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Montpelier

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.057
State:
Vermont

Montpelier is a city located in Washington County, Vermont. Montpelier has a 2026 population of 7,837. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Montpelier is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,070 in 2020.

The median household income in Montpelier is $81,030 with a poverty rate of 6.46%. The median age in Montpelier is 42.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males.

7.8K
Total Population
779
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.5%
Growth

Montpelier Population

Montpelier Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,837-39-0.5%
20257,876-39-0.49%
20247,915-91-1.14%
20238,006-35-0.44%
20228,041-30-0.37%
20218,071-12-0.15%
20208,0706929.38%
20197,378-60-0.81%
20187,438-54-0.72%
20177,492-45-0.6%
20167,537-69-0.91%
20157,606-69-0.9%
20147,675-65-0.84%
20137,740-45-0.58%
20127,785-50-0.64%
20117,835-15-0.19%
20107,850-5-0.06%
20008,035-212-2.57%
19908,24760.07%
19808,241-368-4.27%
19708,609-173-1.97%
19608,7821832.13%
19508,5995937.41%
19408,0061692.16%
19307,8377129.99%
19207,125-731-9.3%
19107,8561,59025.38%
19006,2662,64973.24%
18903,61700%

Median Age

Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 40.1 years

Montpelier Adults

There are 6,577 adults, (1,949 of whom are seniors) in Montpelier.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,224 (52.7%)
Male: 3,790 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Montpelier includes 87.97% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,05087.97%
Two or more races6257.8%
Asian1401.75%
Other race1321.65%
Black or African American670.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1291.61%
White1151.43%
Two or more races1141.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,93586.54%
Two or more races5116.38%
Asian1401.75%
Black or African American670.84%
Other race30.04%

Montpelier Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Montpelier 's average per capita income is $55,148. Household income levels show a median of $81,030. The poverty rate stands at 6.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$134,079-
Families$121,685$144,264
Households$81,030$106,001
Non Families$50,996$64,447

$55,148

Average Income

$81,030

Median Household Income

6.46%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)