Chittenden County Summary

Life in Chittenden County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chittenden County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chittenden County:

  • The population in Chittenden County is 168,309.

  • The median home value in Chittenden County is $484,884.

  • The median income in Chittenden County is $89,494.

  • The median rent in Chittenden County is $1,511.

  • The unemployment rate in Chittenden County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Chittenden County is 11.2%.

  • The average high in Chittenden County is 60.5° and there are 84.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chittenden County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chittenden County

Burlington, VT Population 44,646

South Burlington, VT Population 20,241

Essex Junction, VT Population 10,646

Winooski, VT Population 8,122

Shelburne, VT Population 6,195

Milton, VT Population 3,712

Jericho, VT Population 1,166

Hinesburg, VT Population 790

Richmond, VT Population 689

Map Of Chittenden County

Chittenden County, VT Weather

  • The average high in Chittenden County is 60.5°.

  • There are 69.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 84.6 inches of rain each year with 22.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:54 hours of sun each day in Chittenden County.

StatChittenden County
Mean High60.5
Nice Days69.33
Rainfall84.6
Snowfall22.4
Sunny_hours3:54
60.5°
Average High
84.6
Inches of Rain

Chittenden County Photos

Collage Of Burlingtonc Vtc Usa
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
A Farm In Burlington
Source: Wikipedia User David Hepworth from Bartl | CC BY 2.0
City Hall Burlington Vermont From Southeast On Main Street
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Fletcher Free Library Burlngton Vermont
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Edmunds School Burlington Vermont
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Uvm Old Mill Building
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 2.0

Chittenden County Demographics

Population over time in Chittenden County

The current population in Chittenden County is 168,309. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 167,523 2.5%
2021 163,414 0.5%
2020 162,646 -

Gender in Chittenden County

  • Chittenden County is 50.7% female with 85,256 female residents.

  • Chittenden County is 49.3% male with 83,052 male residents.

Female
50.7% (85,256)
Male
49.3% (83,052)
Gender Chittenden County VT USA
Female 50.7% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chittenden County

Chittenden County is:

  • 87.0% White with 146,491 White residents.

  • 2.5% African American with 4,126 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 116 American Indian residents.

  • 3.9% Asian with 6,528 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 51 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 423 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 6,288 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 4,286 Hispanic residents.

White
87.0% (146,491)
African American
2.5% (4,126)
American Indian
0.1% (116)
Asian
3.9% (6,528)
Hawaiian
0.0% (51)
Other
0.3% (423)
Two Or More
3.7% (6,288)
Hispanic
2.5% (4,286)

Table: Chittenden County By Race

Race Chittenden County VT USA
White 87.0% 91.4% 58.9%
African American 2.5% 1.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 3.9% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 3.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 2.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Chittenden County, Vermont

  • 4.2% of households in Chittenden County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Chittenden County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Chittenden County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Chittenden County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Chittenden County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Chittenden County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Chittenden County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Chittenden County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Chittenden County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Chittenden County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (7,121)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (5,523)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.0% (8,473)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (11,479)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.5% (14,383)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (24,785)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (21,949)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.9% (33,478)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.0% (18,431)
$200,000 or more
13.5% (22,680)
Income Chittenden County VT USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 4.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.0% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.5% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 16.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.9% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.0% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.5% 8.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chittenden County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed associate's degree.

  • 32.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Chittenden County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (1,683)
9-12th Grade
3% (5,049)
High School / GED
17% (28,612)
Some College
14% (23,563)
Associate's Degree
9% (15,147)
Bachelor's Degree
32% (53,858)
Master's Degree
16% (26,929)
Professional Degree
4% (6,732)
Doctorate Degree
4% (6,732)
Education Chittenden County VT USA
< 9th Grade 0% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 17% 28% 26%
Some College 14% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 32% 24% 21%
Master's Degree 16% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 4% 2% 2%

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