Chittenden County, Vermont

VT · FIPS 50007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 169,758 #403 / 3,222
88th
Median Household Income $96,759 +28.8% #203 / 3,222
94th
Median Age 37.3 years -4.1% #2,714 / 3,222
16th
Median Home Value $439,200 +55.8% #208 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,646 +41.5% #161 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 9.7% -22.8% #732 / 3,222
77th

Demographics

Chittenden County has a population of 169,758, making it the #403 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.1%
Native Born
7.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chittenden County is $96,759, ranking #203 out of 3,222 counties — 28.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$96,759 +28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #203 of 3,222
94th percentile
Per Capita Income
$52,322 +26.8% vs nat'l
Rank #180 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.7% −22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #732 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −39.1% vs nat'l
Rank #821 of 3,222
75th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.8% +68.5% vs nat'l
Rank #41 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.3 min −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,301 of 3,222
29th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chittenden County is $439,200 (+55.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,646/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.

Median Home Value
$439,200 +55.8% vs nat'l
Rank #208 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,646 +41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #161 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.9% −0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,802 of 3,222
13th percentile
63.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.5% of residents in Chittenden County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.

96.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.5% +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #168 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Chittenden County, Vermont

Chittenden County, Vermont has a total population of 169,758, making it the 403rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chittenden County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chittenden County is $96,759, which ranks #203 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Chittenden County is $439,200, 55.8% above the national median. Renters in Chittenden County pay a median gross rent of $1,646 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chittenden County, 56.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.

Chittenden County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.4%).

All data for Chittenden County, Vermont comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.