Chittenden County, VT

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2022 Population

168,309

0.469% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

36.7

0.548% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.2%

1.02% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$89,494

9.2% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$378,300

14.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

95,273

1.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Chittenden County, VT had a population of 168k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $89,494. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Chittenden County, VT grew from 167,523 to 168,309, a 0.469% increase and its median household income grew from $81,957 to $89,494, a 9.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), and White (Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in Chittenden County, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Chittenden County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chittenden County, VT are University of Vermont (3,356 degrees awarded in 2022), Champlain College (1,515 degrees), and Saint Michael's College (541 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Chittenden County, VT was $378,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Chittenden County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Chittenden County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Chittenden County, VT borders Clinton County, NY, Essex County, NY, Addison County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, and Washington County, VT.

United States Vermont Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Population & Diversity

Chittenden County, VT is home to a population of 168k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.69% of Chittenden County, VT residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2022, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Chittenden County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.7% of Chittenden County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Chittenden County, VT was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chittenden County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
146k ± 363
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.53k ± 670
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.29k ± 789

2.55%

Hispanic Population

4.29k people

2.55% of the people in Chittenden County, VT are hispanic (4.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chittenden County, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,981 ± 1,725 people
China
1,582 ± 975 people
Germany
991 ± 772 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,981 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,582 and Germany with 991.

Foreign-Born Population

7.69%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13k people

8.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

As of 2022, 7.69% of Chittenden County, VT residents (13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chittenden County, VT was 8.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chittenden County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,015 ± 255
Gulf War (2001-)
1,681 ± 350
Gulf War (1990s)
641 ± 167

Chittenden County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chittenden County, VT employs 95.3k people. The largest industries in Chittenden County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,809 people), Educational Services (14,593 people), and Retail Trade (9,942 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,333), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,544), and Public Administration ($71,591).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,434. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

95.3k

2022 Value

± 2,414

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chittenden County, VT grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 94.3k employees to 95.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chittenden County, VT, are Management Occupations (12,621 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,819 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,782 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chittenden County, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

95.3k

2022 Value

± 2,414

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chittenden County, VT grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 94.3k employees to 95.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chittenden County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,809 people), Educational Services (14,593 people), and Retail Trade (9,942 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chittenden County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Chittenden County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,526

Median earning men ± $1,611

$43,148

Median earning women ± $1,517

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,139), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,026), and Public Administration ($79,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($65,608), Construction ($59,048), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,231).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

1.76%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

492
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
398
Construction
364
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$988k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$717k
Manufacturing
$715k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chittenden County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 75.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (20.8%), followed by Other (2.96%).

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Chittenden County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (75.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (20.8%)
Republican Party
Other (2.96%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chittenden County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 75.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (20.8%), followed by Other (2.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Chittenden County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Peter Welch

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Chittenden County, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Chittenden County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Chittenden County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Chittenden County, VT awarded 5,536 degrees. The student population of Chittenden County, VT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,982 male students and 11,212 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chittenden County, VT are White (4,325 and 80.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (293 and 5.44%), Black or African American (201 and 3.73%), and Asian (186 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Chittenden County, VT by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,356 and 60.6%), Champlain College (1,515 and 27.4%), and Saint Michael's College (541 and 9.77%).

The most popular majors in Chittenden County, VT are General Business Administration & Management (590 and 10.7%), Computer & Information Systems Security (276 and 4.99%), and General Psychology (208 and 3.76%).

The median tuition costs in Chittenden County, VT are $45,720 for private four year colleges, and $16,280 and $41,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Chittenden County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 19,194 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 19,194 students enrolled in Chittenden County, VT, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,073 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
388 degrees awarded
General Psychology
200 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
160 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chittenden County, VT was General Business Administration & Management with 388 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chittenden County, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Vermont
3,356 degrees awarded
Champlain College
1,515 degrees awarded
Saint Michael's College
541 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,356 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,451 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chittenden County, VT, which is 0.794 times less than the 3,085 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,325 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 293 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Measure

In 2022, 0.431% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.362% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Bachelors Degree (106k), and Some college (93.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chittenden County, VT was $378,300 in 2022, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $331,300 to $378,300, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Chittenden County, VT is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Chittenden County, VT have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chittenden County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chittenden County, VT is $89,494. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chittenden County, VT was Census Tract 33.01 with a value of $154,182, followed by Census Tract 21.01 and Census Tract 35.01, with respective values of $133,750 and $124,611.

In 2023, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.331%.

Housing

Property

$378,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,688

$43,933

Median Property Taxes

±$1,186

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chittenden County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chittenden County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2022

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 63.4% of the housing units in Chittenden County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chittenden County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 33.01
Census Tract 21.01
Census Tract 35.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chittenden County, VT was Census Tract 33.01 with a value of $154,182, followed by Census Tract 21.01 and Census Tract 35.01, with respective values of $133,750 and $124,611.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chittenden County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,494

Median Household Income

± $2,286

69.3k

Number of Households

± 2,018

In 2022, the median household income of the 69.3k households in Chittenden County, VT grew to $89,494 from the previous year's value of $81,957.

The following chart displays the households in Chittenden County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chittenden County, VT is from Vermont.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2022, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (65.6%)
Worked At Home (15.1%)
Carpooled (8.18%)

In 2022, 65.6% of workers in Chittenden County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chittenden County, VT have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Chittenden County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chittenden County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chittenden County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chittenden County, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.331%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chittenden County, VT (17.8k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chittenden County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 7.9% of the children was living in poverty in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Chittenden County, VT has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see 533 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.374% decrease from the previous year (535 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1030 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 141 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

533 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chittenden County, VT

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see an average of 533 patients per year. This represents a 0.374% decrease from the previous year (535 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chittenden County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.34%

Uninsured

57.3%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chittenden County, VT grew by 0.696% from 3.32% to 3.34%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chittenden County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.1 in Chittenden County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chittenden County, VT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 21.6% in Chittenden County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Chittenden County, VT.