Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT

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2024 Population

127,442

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

8.51%

3.29% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$84,210

3.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$318,200

8.42% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

60,720

1.11% 1-year decline

About

4.37% of the households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are Vermont State University (1,371 degrees awarded in 2023), Norwich University (1,087 degrees), and Middlebury College (972 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was $318,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was 2 cars per household.

Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT borders Grafton, Sullivan, Coos Counties PUMA, NH, Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, Warren & Washington Counties PUMA, NY, Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, Chittenden County PUMA, VT, and Southern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT is home to a population of 127k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.42% of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT residents were born outside of the country (4.36k people).

In 2024, there were 39.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.92k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.12k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are Spanish (1,528 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,050 households), and German (393 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,083

Women

50.2%

62,595

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 125,678 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.6% of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 429
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.92k ± 236
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
2.12k ± 326

2.69%

Hispanic Population

3.43k people

2.69% of the people in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are hispanic (3.43k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
824 ± 702 people
Jamaica
315 ± 435 people
Russia
264 ± 398 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was Canada, the natal country of 824 Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT residents, followed by Jamaica with 315 and Russia with 264.

Foreign-Born Population

3.42%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.36k people

3.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.18k people

As of 2024, 3.42% of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT residents (4.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was 3.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,528 households (1.25%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,050 households (0.859%)
German
393 households (0.321%)

4.37% of the households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was Spanish. 1.25% of the households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,281 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
1,249 ± 241
Gulf War (1990s)
619 ± 158

Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT.

Economy

The economy of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT employs 60.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT were Elementary & secondary schools (5,728 people), Construction (4,581 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,272 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($170,825), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($151,016), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($136,454).

Males in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,682. The income inequality in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,119

Women

49.6%

30,601

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT in 2023 was 60,720 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

60.7k

2023 Value

−1.11%

1 Year decline

± −1.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT declined at a rate of −1.11%, from 61.4k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, are Other managers (1,652 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,645 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,462 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.7k

2023 Value

−1.11%

1 Year decline

± −1.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT declined at a rate of −1.11%, from 61.4k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,728 people), Construction (4,581 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,272 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, though some of these residents may live in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,495

Median earning men ± $1,363

$46,660

Median earning women ± $1,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($88,068), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,795), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,729).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,198), Public Administration ($66,754), and Information ($50,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

Y-Axis

2.71%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (63.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
Republican Party
Other (1.76%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Peter Welch

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT awarded 4,301 degrees. The student population of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,360 male students and 9,770 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are White (3,179 and 77.6%), Hispanic or Latino (252 and 6.15%), Two or More Races (184 and 4.49%), and Black or African American (184 and 4.49%).

The largest universities in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT by number of degrees awarded are Vermont State University (1,371 and 31.9%), Norwich University (1,087 and 25.3%), and Middlebury College (972 and 22.6%).

The most popular majors in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are Registered Nursing (269 and 6.25%), General Business Administration & Management (186 and 4.32%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (145 and 3.37%).

The median tuition costs in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT are $46,860 for private four year colleges, and $9,984 and $19,992 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 36%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 17,130 (43% men and 57% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 17,130 students enrolled in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, 43% men and 57% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,627 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
131 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
117 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
112 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was Registered Nursing with 131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Vermont State University
1,371 degrees awarded
Norwich University
1,087 degrees awarded
Middlebury College
972 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vermont State University with 1,371 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,883 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, which is 0.779 times less than the 2,418 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,179 degrees mean that there were 12.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 252 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,416) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.288% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.225% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.8k), Bachelors Degree (23.7k), and Some college (19.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was $318,200 in 2024, which is 0.956 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $293,500 to $318,200, a 8.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT is 77.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$318,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,827

$41,507

Median Property Taxes

±$1,034

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2024

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.5% of the housing units in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,210

Median Household Income

± $2,258

53.6k

Number of Households

± 1,433

In 2024, the median household income of the 53.6k households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT grew to $84,210 from the previous year's value of $81,364.

The following chart displays the households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2023 Wage GINI in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT

0.422

2022 Wage GINI in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT

In 2023, the income inequality in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.258% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.8%)
Worked At Home (17.7%)
Carpooled (7.7%)

In 2024, 68.8% of workers in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT (10.4k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1,149 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

1,149 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,149 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Hampshire in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.84%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT declined by 2.5% from 3.94% to 3.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.