Vermont
645,000 people live in Vermont. Its population grew 0.2% since 2020, the 8th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $86,018 a year, 1% above the national median, and the median home is worth $359,800, 3% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 645,000
- 2nd lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $86,018
- 1% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $359,800
- 3% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.2%
- 2.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$86,018 per year
1% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 20th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$50,244 per year
7% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 13th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.2%
2.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 8th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
24.2 min one way
12% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 19th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$359,800
3% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 24th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,338 per month
14% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 23rd lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
72.7%
7.4 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
644,663
0.19% of the U.S. total. 2nd lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.2%
2.9 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 8th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
17.0%
4.1 points below the U.S. (21.1%). Lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
24.1%
5.2 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 2nd highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
5.4%
9.3 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Vermont, at 89.4%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 89.4% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 1.7% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 2.1% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.9% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 2.8% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
7.1 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 7th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
4.9%
5.3 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.