Windham County, Vermont Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Vermont
The population of Windham County, Vermont is 45,913 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $68,021, the median home value is $265,100, and the median age is 47.3.
The population of Windham County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (44,506 → 45,627), a +0.18% annualized rate.
45,913
Population
+0.18%
Annual growth
58
People / sq mi
$68,021
Median Income
$265,100
Median Home Value
Windham County covers 786 sq mi of land at 58.4 people per square mile.
About Windham County, VT
Windham County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 57.9% of the population. With 45,913 residents, Windham County is a county in Vermont. It is the #6-largest of all counties in Vermont nationally.
The typical household here earns about $68,021, below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $265,100, with typical rent around $1,056.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 17.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Windham County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Windham County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Windham County had a population of 44,506 in 2010 and 45,627 in 2024, a 2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,174 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.20%.
45,627
Population (2024)
44,506
Population (2010)
46,174
Peak (2021)
0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,506 |
| 2011 | 44,261 |
| 2012 | 44,029 |
| 2013 | 43,928 |
| 2014 | 43,708 |
| 2015 | 43,309 |
| 2016 | 43,251 |
| 2017 | 42,955 |
| 2018 | 42,690 |
| 2019 | 42,227 |
| 2020 | 45,878 |
| 2021 | 46,174 |
| 2022 | 45,951 |
| 2023 | 45,985 |
| 2024 | 45,627 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.3
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
24.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.8% · Seniors (65+): 24.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,021$-10,003 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,317 |
| Per-capita income | $42,142 |
| Poverty rate | 6.0%+0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Windham County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
5.2%
Carpool
70.5%
Public transit
17.1%
Work from home
22.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$265,100$-25,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,056
Median rent
72.8%
Homeownership rate
30,104
Total housing units
65.3%
Occupied
34.7%
Vacant
27.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.2%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
57.9%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
15.8%
With a disability
96.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.8%
High School+
42.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Windham County, Vermont has a population of 45,913 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 58 people per square mile.
The population of Windham County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (44,506 → 45,627), a +0.18% annualized rate.
The median household income in Windham County, Vermont is $68,021, with mean (average) household income of $93,317 and per-capita income of $42,142. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Windham County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Windham County, Vermont is 47.3 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Windham County is $265,100 and median monthly rent is $1,056. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 30,104 total housing units, 34.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Windham County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Windham 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.