Chittenden County, Vermont Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Vermont
The population of Chittenden County, Vermont is 168,831 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $94,310, the median home value is $404,500, and the median age is 37.0.
The population of Chittenden County has grown 9.0% since 2010 (156,774 → 170,851), a +0.62% annualized rate.
168,831
Population
+0.62%
Annual growth
314
People / sq mi
$94,310
Median Income
$404,500
Median Home Value
Chittenden County covers 537 sq mi of land at 314.5 people per square mile.
About Chittenden County, VT
Educational attainment is the headline number in Chittenden County: 55.8% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 168,831 residents, Chittenden County is a county in Vermont. It is the #1-largest of all counties in Vermont nationally.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $94,310, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 4.0% — below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $404,500, with typical rent around $1,590.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 17.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Chittenden County usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Chittenden County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Chittenden County had a population of 156,774 in 2010 and 170,851 in 2024, a 9.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 170,851 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.
170,851
Population (2024)
156,774
Population (2010)
170,851
Peak (2024)
0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 156,774 |
| 2011 | 158,083 |
| 2012 | 158,777 |
| 2013 | 159,578 |
| 2014 | 160,134 |
| 2015 | 161,535 |
| 2016 | 161,839 |
| 2017 | 163,254 |
| 2018 | 163,755 |
| 2019 | 163,918 |
| 2020 | 168,419 |
| 2021 | 169,377 |
| 2022 | 170,050 |
| 2023 | 170,092 |
| 2024 | 170,851 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.0
Median Age
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Male
16.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $94,310+$16,286 vs state |
| Mean household income | $120,665 |
| Per-capita income | $50,552 |
| Poverty rate | 4.0%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Chittenden County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.2% of workers.
How residents commute
2.0%
Drive alone
5.9%
Carpool
63.9%
Public transit
17.7%
Work from home
21.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$404,500+$114,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,590
Median rent
63.6%
Homeownership rate
74,025
Total housing units
95.2%
Occupied
4.8%
Vacant
36.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.7%
With health insurance
96.4%
With broadband internet
48.1%
Foreign-born
4.9%
Veterans (18+)
11.5%
With a disability
90.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.5%
High School+
55.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chittenden County, Vermont has a population of 168,831 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 314 people per square mile.
The population of Chittenden County has grown 9.0% since 2010 (156,774 → 170,851), a +0.62% annualized rate.
The median household income in Chittenden County, Vermont is $94,310, with mean (average) household income of $120,665 and per-capita income of $50,552. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Chittenden County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.2%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Chittenden County, Vermont is 37.0 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
The median home value in Chittenden County is $404,500 and median monthly rent is $1,590. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 74,025 total housing units, 4.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Chittenden County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Chittenden County, Vermont, with a population of 44,649.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.