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Population Review

Grand Isle County, Vermont Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Vermont

The population of Grand Isle County, Vermont is 7,393 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $90,625, the median home value is $363,500, and the median age is 48.7.

The population of Grand Isle County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (6,948 → 7,528), a +0.57% annualized rate.

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

7,393

Population

+0.57%

Annual growth

90

People / sq mi

$90,625

Median Income

$363,500

Median Home Value

Grand Isle County covers 82 sq mi of land at 90.4 people per square mile.

About Grand Isle County, VT

Homeownership is the standout figure in Grand Isle County: 90.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Grand Isle County is a county in Vermont with a population of 7,393. It ranks #13 among counties in Vermont by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $90,625, putting Grand Isle County near the top of US counties. The poverty rate, 7.0%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $363,500, with typical rent around $1,436.

Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 16.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Grand Isle County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Grand Isle County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grand Isle County had a population of 6,948 in 2010 and 7,528 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,528 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.58%.

2024 · 8K20102024
Grand Isle County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

7,528

Population (2024)

6,948

Population (2010)

7,528

Peak (2024)

0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20106,948
20116,975
20126,973
20136,990
20146,969
20156,873
20166,921
20176,976
20187,100
20197,208
20207,275
20217,428
20227,508
20237,509
20247,528

Race & Ethnicity

White91.7%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

48.7

Median Age

47.9%

Female

52.1%

Male

22.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
12.3%
55–59
9.1%
60–64
10.0%
65–74
15.4%
75–84
5.2%
85+
2.0%

Children (under 15): 14.2% · Seniors (65+): 22.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$90,625+$12,601 vs state
Mean household income$125,572
Per-capita income$53,254
Poverty rate7.0%+1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate2.2%
Employment-to-population61.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.8%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Construction
9.1%
Education & health care
7.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.2%
Retail trade
4.7%
Information
4.5%

The largest employment sector in Grand Isle County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

75.1%

Public transit

16.2%

Work from home

32.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$363,500+$73,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,436

Median rent

90.9%

Homeownership rate

5,301

Total housing units

58.1%

Occupied

41.9%

Vacant

9.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.1%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

37.7%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

11.9%

With a disability

95.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.7%

High School+

43.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Isle County, Vermont has a population of 7,393 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 90 people per square mile.

The population of Grand Isle County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (6,948 → 7,528), a +0.57% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grand Isle County, Vermont is $90,625, with mean (average) household income of $125,572 and per-capita income of $53,254. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grand Isle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.9%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grand Isle County, Vermont is 48.7 years. Residents are 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

The median home value in Grand Isle County is $363,500 and median monthly rent is $1,436. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,301 total housing units, 41.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grand Isle County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Grand Isle 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.