VT
Vermont
FIPS 50 · Population 647,106
6 Sources
Updated June 22, 2026
647,106 ▲
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$81,203 ▲
Median Income
$80,734 national
$46.3B
GDP
2.3%
Unemployment
4% national
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Demographics & Population
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$81,203
Per Capita
$46,500
Mean Household
$107,852
Poverty Rate
10.1% ▼
Age & Race / Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B02001, B03003
Cohorts
Under 18 · 17.9%
18-34 · 21.9%
35-54 · 24.3%
55-64 · 14.5%
65+ · 21.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.
Educational Attainment
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
94.9%
High School+
National: 89.6%
▲ +5.3 pts
43.8%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
▲ +8.1 pts
18.6%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
▲ +4.5 pts
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
647,106
Population
353,087
Labor Force
Employed
339,613
Unemployment Rate BLS LAUS 2024 annual
2.3%
Mean Commute 3 min below national avg
23.5 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
16.9%
Vermont's median household income sits 1% above the national median. At 10.1%, its poverty rate runs 2.4 pts below the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 43.8% exceeds the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release, older news reports may cite prior vintages.
Key Takeaways
- Talent advantage: Bachelor's-or-higher attainment exceeds the national average by 8.1 pts, supports knowledge-economy positioning.
- Aging population: Median age of 43 is materially above the U.S. norm; succession planning and senior-services demand are real factors.
Economy & Industry
Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis
Key Takeaways
- Largest sector: Health Care and Social Assistance employs 52,309 workers (31.5% of the tracked sectors), at an average wage of $66,889.
- Economic scale: State GDP of $46.3B (2024).
Source: BLS QCEW + BEA Regional GDP.
Industry Concentration
Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.
Attraction Opportunities - Below-Average Industries
LQ < 0.5, below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector
0.08x
Air Transportation
96 employed
0.28x
Warehousing and Storage
1,057 employed
0.30x
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
64 employed
0.35x
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
262 employed
0.37x
Management of Companies and Enterprises
1,924 employed
0.38x
Support Activities for Transportation
621 employed
0.48x
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Investments
1,047 employed
Key Takeaways
- Top specialization: Animal Production and Aquaculture concentrates at 3.40x the national norm, strong concentration that anchors the local economy.
- Cluster depth: 10 sub-sectors register LQ ≥ 1.5, suggesting an interconnected industrial base across the state.
- Attraction whitespace: 7 sub-sectors register LQ < 0.5, candidates for diversification or recruitment.
Source: BLS QCEW sub-sector Location Quotients.
Housing & Affordability
Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026
Housing Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$316,600 ▲
Median Home Value vs 2019
$1,234 ▲
Rent/Mo
73.2% ▲
Owner-Occ
19.4% ▼
Vacancy
3.9x
Home Value to Income Ratio
vs. ~4.1x national average
HUD Fair Market Rents (Statewide)
Renter-household-weighted average across 256 Fair Market Rent areas · Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$1,243/mo$780 to $1,497
1 Bedroom
$1,331/mo$919 to $1,651
2 Bedroom
$1,684/mo$1,007 to $2,140
3 Bedroom
$2,156/mo$1,400 to $2,745
4 Bedroom
$2,313/mo$1,640 to $2,833
30% of monthly median household income (~$2,030/mo) · rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Key Takeaways
- In line with national: Home value to income ratio of 3.9x sits near the ~4.1x national average; affordability is neither a clear advantage nor a recruitment friction.
- High home ownership: 73.2% owner-occupied; rental supply may be tight for incoming workers.
- Elevated vacancy: 19.4% vacancy rate; potential redevelopment opportunity.
Source: Census ACS housing tables.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025, B08303, B08301
392,441 ▲
Working Age (18-64) vs 2019
▼ vs 2019
Mean Commute
23.5 min
Work From Home
16.9%
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
43.8%
HS Diploma+
94.9%
Top Institutions
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
3,329/yr
1,515/yr
1,120/yr
978/yr
571/yr
558/yr
Aging Workforce
Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
24%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.
Workforce by Occupation
Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table C24010 · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
46.7%
Service
15.2%
Sales & Office
17.4%
Construction / Maint.
10%
Production / Transport
10.6%
Bars scaled 2× for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 339,613 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
- Succession risk is real: 24% of working-age residents are 55-64. Plan for retirements over the next decade and pair attraction strategy with talent retention.
Source: ACS workforce data.
County Profiles
14 counties in Vermont
Addison County
FIPS 50001
Bennington County
FIPS 50003
Caledonia County
FIPS 50005
Chittenden County
FIPS 50007
Essex County
FIPS 50009
Franklin County
FIPS 50011
Grand Isle County
FIPS 50013
Lamoille County
FIPS 50015
Orange County
FIPS 50017
Orleans County
FIPS 50019
Rutland County
FIPS 50021
Washington County
FIPS 50023
Windham County
FIPS 50025
Windsor County
FIPS 50027
AI Insights
AI-assisted analysis, drawn from 6 federal data sources
Sample AI Insight
Vermont shows meaningful potential for animal production and aquaculture attraction, with a 3.40x concentration and 1,815 jobs in this sub-sector. Near-term succession risk is elevated, with 24% of the working-age population within 10 years of retirement age.
Cluster depth across animal production and aquaculture, apparel manufacturing, and gasoline stations and fuel dealers creates supply-chain attraction leverage, a structural advantage for industrial recruitment.
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
USAspending.govFY2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Vermont, from federal data sources.
What is the population of Vermont?
647,106 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in Vermont?
$81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Vermont?
2.3% (2024 annual average, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS).
What is the GDP of Vermont?
$46.3B (BEA SAGDP (state GDP)).
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