Addison County, VT

County

Add Comparison

2021 Population

37,306

0.972% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.8

0.229% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

0.916% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,978

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$275,800

7.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,217

0.773% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Addison County, VT had a population of 37.3k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $77,978. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Addison County, VT grew from 36,947 to 37,306, a 0.972% increase and its median household income grew from $70,262 to $77,978, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Addison County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.97%), and White (Hispanic) (0.815%).

None of the households in Addison County, 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.

97.5% of the residents in Addison County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Addison County, VT are Middlebury College (862 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Addison County, VT was $275,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Addison County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Addison County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Addison County, VT borders Essex County, NY, Washington County, NY, Chittenden County, VT, Orange County, VT, Rutland County, VT, Washington County, VT, and Windsor County, VT.

United States Vermont

Population & Diversity

Addison County, VT is home to a population of 37.3k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.89% of Addison County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.83k people).

In 2021, there were 37.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in Addison County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 916 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 679 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Addison County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Addison County, VT was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Addison County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Addison County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.3k ± 83
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
916 ± 161
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
679 ± 75

2.52%

Hispanic Population

941 people

2.52% of the people in Addison County, VT are hispanic (941 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Addison County, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,460 ± 1,806 people
China
1,732 ± 1,020 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,391 ± 915 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,460 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,732 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,391.

Foreign-Born Population

4.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.83k people

4.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.81k people

As of 2021, 4.89% of Addison County, VT residents (1.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Addison County, VT was 4.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Addison County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
817 ± 127
Gulf War (2001-)
238 ± 67
Gulf War (1990s)
140 ± 55

Addison County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Addison County, VT employs 20.2k people. The largest industries in Addison County, VT are Educational Services (3,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,719 people), and Retail Trade (2,346 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($125,370), Utilities ($67,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,852).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,656. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.2k

2021 Value

± 704

0.773%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Addison County, VT grew at a rate of 0.773%, from 20.1k employees to 20.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Addison County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,656 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,029 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,878 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Addison County, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.2k

2021 Value

± 704

0.773%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Addison County, VT grew at a rate of 0.773%, from 20.1k employees to 20.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Addison County, VT, are Educational Services (3,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,719 people), and Retail Trade (2,346 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Addison County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Addison County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,549

Median earning men ± $1,711

$36,495

Median earning women ± $1,924

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($70,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,000), and Public Administration ($63,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,146), Construction ($45,417), and Public Administration ($42,425).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

450
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
304
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
244
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$296k
Manufacturing
$109k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$64.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.94B, followed by Electronics ($3.74B) and Transport equip. ($2.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Vermont.

$34.4B

2020 Value in Vermont

$63B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

83.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $34.4B. This is expected to increase 83.4% to $63B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$3.24B
Massachusetts
$2.8B
Connecticut
$2.38B

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.24B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.8B and Connecticut and $2.38B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Addison County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29%), followed by Other (3.13%).

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.

Addison County, 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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (66.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29%)
Republican Party
Other (3.13%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Addison County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29%), followed by Other (3.13%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Addison County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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

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 Addison County, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Addison County, 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 Addison County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Addison County, VT awarded 862 degrees. The student population of Addison County, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,334 male students and 1,603 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Addison County, VT are White (531 and 68.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (84 and 10.9%), Asian (64 and 8.29%), and Two or More Races (38 and 4.92%).

The largest universities in Addison County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Middlebury College (862 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Addison County, VT are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (97 and 11.3%), General Political Science & Government (62 and 7.19%), and Computer Science (56 and 6.5%).

The median tuition cost in Addison County, VT for private four year colleges is $59,330.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Addison County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 13.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,937 (45.4% men and 54.6% 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 2021 there were 2,937 students enrolled in Addison County, VT, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,720 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
97 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
62 degrees awarded
Computer Science
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Addison County, VT was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Addison County, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Middlebury College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

862 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Middlebury College with 862 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 411 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Addison County, VT, which is 0.911 times less than the 451 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 531 degrees mean that there were 6.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 84 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 ($59,330) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.336% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (152k), Bachelors Degree (118k), and Some college (105k).

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 Addison County, VT was $275,800 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $257,100 to $275,800, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Addison County, VT is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Addison County, VT have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Addison County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Addison County, VT is $77,978. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Addison County, VT was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $95,625, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $93,854 and $90,024.

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Addison County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.49%.

Housing

Property

$275,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,629

$11,067

Median Property Taxes

±$414

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 Addison County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Addison County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2021

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.5% of the housing units in Addison County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Addison County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9604

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Addison County, VT was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $95,625, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $93,854 and $90,024.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Addison County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$77,978

Median Household Income

± $3,393

14.5k

Number of Households

± 579

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Addison County, VT grew to $77,978 from the previous year's value of $70,262.

The following chart displays the households in Addison County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Addison County, VT is from Vermont.

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2021, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.566% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (13.7%)
Walked (7.6%)

In 2021, 69.4% of workers in Addison County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who walked to work (7.6%).

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

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Addison County, VT have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Addison County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Addison County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Addison County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Addison County, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Addison County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.49%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Addison County, VT (2.39k out of 34.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Addison County, VT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.5% of the children was living in poverty in Addison County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 78.6 in Addison County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.76 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Addison County, VT has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Addison County, VT see 876 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.455% decrease from the previous year (880 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1940 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

876 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Addison County, VT

Primary care physicians in Addison County, VT see an average of 876 patients per year. This represents a 0.455% decrease from the previous year (880 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.4%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Addison County, VT declined by 0.126% from 5.41% to 5.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Addison County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Addison County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Addison County, VT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.2% in Addison County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Addison County, VT.

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