Chittenden County, Vermont's estimated 2024 population is 169,605 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chittenden County, Vermont is the largest county in Vermont. The 2010 population was 156,774 and has seen a growth of 8.18% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 170,225 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 170,101 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 169,977 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 169,853 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 169,729 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 169,605 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 169,481 | 124 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 169,357 | 19 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 169,338 | 943 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 168,395 | 4,477 | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 163,918 | 163 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 163,755 | 501 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 163,254 | 1,415 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 161,839 | 304 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 161,535 | 1,401 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 160,134 | 556 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 159,578 | 801 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 158,777 | 694 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 158,083 | 1,309 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 156,774 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 131,761 | 16,227 | 14.05% |
| 1980 | 115,534 | 16,403 | 16.55% |
| 1970 | 99,131 | 24,706 | 33.2% |
| 1960 | 74,425 | 11,855 | 18.95% |
| 1950 | 62,570 | 10,472 | 20.1% |
| 1940 | 52,098 | 4,627 | 9.75% |
| 1930 | 47,471 | 3,763 | 8.61% |
| 1920 | 43,708 | 1,261 | 2.97% |
| 1910 | 42,447 | 2,847 | 7.19% |
| 1900 | 39,600 | 4,211 | 11.9% |
| 1890 | 35,389 | 2,597 | 7.92% |
| 1880 | 32,792 | -3,688 | -10.11% |
| 1870 | 36,480 | 8,309 | 29.49% |
| 1860 | 28,171 | -865 | -2.98% |
| 1850 | 29,036 | 6,059 | 26.37% |
| 1840 | 22,977 | 1,212 | 5.57% |
| 1830 | 21,765 | 5,493 | 33.76% |
| 1820 | 16,272 | -1,848 | -10.2% |
| 1810 | 18,120 | 5,342 | 41.81% |
| 1800 | 12,778 | 5,483 | 75.16% |
| 1790 | 7,295 | -162,930 | -95.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148,313 | 88.12% |
| Two or more races | 8,059 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 6,546 | 3.89% |
| Black or African American | 4,265 | 2.53% |
| Other race | 915 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 146 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 69,318 | 2.29 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 31,032 | 2.93 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 30,505 | 1.47 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Female | 5,385 | 2.81 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Male | 2,396 | 3.24 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,456 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 9,693 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36,064 | 32.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,476 | 23.58% |
| High School Graduate | 18,846 | 16.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,852 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 15,902 | 14.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100,345 | 96,602 | 56,225 |
| Asian | 4,155 | 3,245 | 2,242 |
| 2+ Races | 3,948 | 3,655 | 2,236 |
| Hispanic | 2,474 | 2,398 | 1,393 |
| Black | 2,130 | 1,855 | 908 |
| Other Race | 578 | 573 | 411 |
| Native American | 92 | 67 | 24 |
| Islander | 65 | 51 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 99.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 71.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,480 | $64,847 | $53,460 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,126 | $95,196 | $70,825 |
| High School Graduate | $42,344 | $46,080 | $34,184 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,077 | $32,563 | $19,890 |
| Overall | $57,649 | $63,053 | $51,034 |
| Some College | $46,689 | $58,138 | $41,064 |
$57,649
Average Earnings
$63,053
Average Male
$51,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.03% of Chittenden County, Vermont residents speak only English, while 8.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 138,133 | 13,808 | 10% |
| Multiple | 7,725 | 1,302 | 16.85% |
| Asian | 6,388 | 1,243 | 19.46% |
| Black | 4,078 | 1,035 | 25.38% |
| Hispanic | 4,004 | 484 | 12.09% |
| Other | 885 | 119 | 13.45% |
| Native | 138 | 39 | 28.26% |
11.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.85%
Male Poverty Rate
12.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chittenden County, Vermont is Native, with 28.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chittenden County, Vermont is White, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.17% |
| High School | 12.74% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.44% |
| Female Employed | 8.43% |
| Male Employed | 4.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,949 | $144,892 |
| Households | $89,494 | $114,146 |
| Married Families | $134,934 | $161,141 |
| Non Families | $54,819 | $72,322 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,588
Number of Veterans
5,955
Male Veterans
633
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,068 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,681 |
| First Gulf War | 1,050 |
| Korea | 572 |
| World War II | 106 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,911 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,526 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,323 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,061 |
| 18 to 34 | 767 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,207 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 4.69% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 2.25% |
| Black | 97 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.26% |
| Other Race | 50 | 7.08% |
| Native American | 37 | 28.03% |
| Islander | 16 | 24.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.38%
Born in Chittenden County, Vermont
91.84%
Native Born
8.16%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
4.82%
Naturalized
91.84% of Chittenden County, Vermont residents were born in the United States, with 43.38% having been born in Vermont. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.