Vermont
14 counties, 180 cities and towns, and 265 ZIP codes.
Population
647,106
Land area
9,217sq mi
People per sq mi
70
Cities and towns
180
Largest cities in Vermont
Vermont at a glance
- The median household income is $81,203, close to the U.S. median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $316,600 (5% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,234 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Burlington (44,675), South Burlington (20,756) and Rutland (15,712).
Local data for Vermont
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals17
- Emergency Rooms15
- Nursing Homes33
- Schools396
- Colleges14
- Libraries186
- Banks219
- Post Offices132
- Parks495
- Grocery Stores438
- Restaurants2,008
- Affordable Housing148
- Home Health Agencies9
- Hospice Care9
- Dialysis Centers8
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers95
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment89
- National Cemeteries2
- Private Schools93
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites14
- Toxic Release Facilities36
- Historic Places568
Housing and community stats
Vermont, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,203
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$316,600
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,234/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.8%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108,493), German Americans (69,210), French Americans (55,902).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,247
308,225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,287
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.19B
FY 2026, $9,625 per person
PPP loans
$1.76B
21,697 loans, 198,486 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5.57M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Vermont, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
0
of 14 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
10,389
60 deaths
Flood insurance policies
2,848
$118M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
14
36 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone568 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vermont, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Largest cities in Vermont
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44,675 | 10.3 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | 16.4 |
| Rutland | 15,712 | 7.6 |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | 4.6 |
| Bennington | 9,245 | 4.8 |
| Barre | 8,412 | 4 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | 1.4 |
| Montpelier | 8,014 | 10.1 |
| Brattleboro | 7,657 | 4.2 |
| Middlebury | 7,220 | 14.2 |
| St. Albans | 6,954 | 2 |
| Shelburne | 6,499 | 7.2 |
| St. Johnsbury | 5,859 | 12.8 |
| Newport | 4,394 | 5.9 |
| Springfield | 4,237 | 3.3 |
| Northfield | 3,766 | 2.4 |
| Milton | 3,555 | 3.1 |
| White River Junction | 3,364 | 2.3 |
| Wilder | 3,087 | 2.5 |
| Bellows Falls | 2,891 | 1.4 |
| West Brattleboro | 2,749 | 1.6 |
| Swanton | 2,670 | 0.8 |
| Morrisville | 2,664 | 2 |
| Vergennes | 2,565 | 2.5 |
| Fair Haven | 2,537 | 2.7 |
Counties, cities and towns in Vermont
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Vermont?
- Vermont has 14 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Vermont?
- Burlington is the largest city in Vermont, with a population of about 44,675.
- What is the population of Vermont?
- Vermont has about 647,106 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Vermont?
- There are 265 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Vermont.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)