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Population Review

Addison County, Vermont Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Vermont

The population of Addison County, Vermont is 37,497 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $88,478, the median home value is $333,700, and the median age is 44.0.

The population of Addison County has grown 3.4% since 2010 (36,813 → 38,047), a +0.24% annualized rate.

Addison County within Vermont · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

37,497

Population

+0.24%

Annual growth

49

People / sq mi

$88,478

Median Income

$333,700

Median Home Value

Addison County covers 766 sq mi of land at 48.9 people per square mile.

About Addison County, VT

Addison County is defined demographically by education — 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Addison County is a county in Vermont with a population of 37,497. It is the #7-largest of all counties in Vermont nationally.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $88,478, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $333,700, with typical rent around $1,201.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 43.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 15.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Addison County usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Addison County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Addison County had a population of 36,813 in 2010 and 38,047 in 2024, a 3.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,047 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.24%.

2024 · 38K20102024
Addison County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

38,047

Population (2024)

36,813

Population (2010)

38,047

Peak (2024)

0.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201036,813
201136,973
201236,910
201336,949
201436,950
201536,955
201636,973
201736,947
201836,970
201936,994
202037,354
202137,414
202237,619
202337,886
202438,047

Race & Ethnicity

White90.8%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

44.0

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

22.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
8.3%
20–24
8.7%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
12.1%
55–59
7.6%
60–64
7.3%
65–74
13.4%
75–84
6.2%
85+
2.4%

Children (under 15): 13.1% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$88,478+$10,454 vs state
Mean household income$107,877
Per-capita income$43,524
Poverty rate4.2%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.4%
Employment-to-population61.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
29.0%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Construction
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Education & health care
7.0%
Agriculture
5.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.5%
Information
3.9%

The largest employment sector in Addison County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

7.4%

Carpool

67.8%

Public transit

15.6%

Work from home

24.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$333,700+$43,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,201

Median rent

80.0%

Homeownership rate

17,521

Total housing units

83.5%

Occupied

16.5%

Vacant

20.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.4%

With health insurance

95.1%

With broadband internet

44.1%

Foreign-born

5.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.5%

With a disability

93.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.1%

High School+

43.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Addison County, Vermont has a population of 37,497 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 49 people per square mile.

The population of Addison County has grown 3.4% since 2010 (36,813 → 38,047), a +0.24% annualized rate.

The median household income in Addison County, Vermont is $88,478, with mean (average) household income of $107,877 and per-capita income of $43,524. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Addison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Addison County, Vermont is 44.0 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Addison County is $333,700 and median monthly rent is $1,201. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,521 total housing units, 16.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Addison County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Addison County, Vermont, with a population of 44,649.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.