Burlington, Vermont Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Burlington, Vermont is 44,649 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest city in Vermont. The median household income is $68,854, the median home value is $400,200, and the median age is 26.7.
The population has grown 4.7% since 2010 (42,436 → 44,432).
44,649
Population
4334
People / sq mi
$68,854
Median Income
$400,200
Median Home Value
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Burlington covers 10.3 sq mi of land at 4334 people per square mile.
About Burlington, VT
Burlington skews on age — the median resident is 26.7, younger than the national median. With 44,649 residents, Burlington is a city in Vermont. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Vermont in the country, at #1 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $68,854 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $400,200, with typical rent around $1,609.
About 60.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 16.7% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Burlington city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Burlington city had a population of 42,436 in 2010 and 44,432 in 2024, a 4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,765 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.34%.
44,432
Population (2024)
42,436
Population (2010)
44,765
Peak (2022)
0.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,436 |
| 2011 | 42,534 |
| 2012 | 42,648 |
| 2013 | 42,667 |
| 2014 | 42,491 |
| 2015 | 42,519 |
| 2016 | 42,309 |
| 2017 | 42,399 |
| 2018 | 42,697 |
| 2019 | 42,819 |
| 2020 | 44,745 |
| 2021 | 44,745 |
| 2022 | 44,765 |
| 2023 | 44,666 |
| 2024 | 44,432 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,854
Median Household Income
$39,027
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$400,200
Median Home Value
$1,609
Median Rent
39.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.4%
High School+
60.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.3%
Drive Alone
47.3%
Public Transit
16.7%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
61.4%
Foreign Born
90.2%
Non-English at Home
2.4%
Veterans
13.3%
With Disability
96.2%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.5% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burlington, Vermont has a population of 44,649 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest city in Vermont.
The median household income in Burlington, Vermont is $68,854, with 7.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Burlington, Vermont is $400,200, with median monthly rent at $1,609 and a homeownership rate of 39.8%.
The median age in Burlington, Vermont is 26.7 years. The population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
The population has grown 4.7% since 2010 (42,436 → 44,432).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.