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Population and Demography of Vermont
Vermont is a state in the North-Eastern (New England region) region of the United States. It borders the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.
Vermont is the second-least-populated state of the United States & Its sixth-smallest U.S. state by area. The total Land area is 9,250 sq. mi. (23,958 sq. km.) and an average of 68 people for every square mile. This makes it the 30th most densely populated state in the US. As per the United States Census Bureau, the population of Vermont in 2020 was 643,077 (0.64 million)
Estimated Population of Vermont in 2024 – 647,464 (0.65 million )
Vermont Population (2010-2020)
Vermont has a population growth rate of 2.8% during 2010-2020. It has had a population increase of 17,336 since 2010. The Median Age in Vermont is 42.6 years and in terms of the sex ratio, 50.7% are females and 49.3% are males.
| Vermont | Census 2020 |
| Total Population | 643,077 (0.64 million) |
| Percentage Change | 2.8% |
| Population Rank | 49th |
| Total Land Area | 9,250 sq mi (23,957.39 km2) |
| Area Rank | 45th |
| Population Density | 67.7/sq mi (26.1/km2) |
| Capital City | Montpelier |
| Largest City | Burlington |
Vermont Historical Population
Vermont has a population growth rate of 2.8% during 2010-2020. In 1910 population of Vermont was 0.36 million and in 2020 it reached 0.64 million, an increase of almost 0.28 million.
Let’s look at decade population and percentage
| Census Year | Population | % Change |
| 1790 | 85,425 | – |
| 1800 | 154,465 | 80.80% |
| 1810 | 217,895 | 41.10% |
| 1820 | 235,981 | 8.30% |
| 1830 | 280,652 | 18.90% |
| 1840 | 291,948 | 4.00% |
| 1850 | 314,120 | 7.60% |
| 1860 | 315,098 | 0.30% |
| 1870 | 330,551 | 4.90% |
| 1880 | 332,286 | 0.50% |
| 1890 | 332,422 | 0.00% |
| 1900 | 343,641 | 3.40% |
| 1910 | 355,956 | 3.60% |
| 1920 | 352,428 | −1.0% |
| 1930 | 359,611 | 2.00% |
| 1940 | 359,231 | −0.1% |
| 1950 | 377,747 | 5.20% |
| 1960 | 389,881 | 3.20% |
| 1970 | 444,330 | 14.00% |
| 1980 | 511,456 | 15.10% |
| 1990 | 562,758 | 10.00% |
| 2000 | 608,827 | 8.20% |
| 2010 | 625,741 | 2.80% |
| 2020 | 643,077 | 2.80% |
Religion and Affilations
Christianity is the majority religion in Vermont followed by 54% of the population. The largest Christian denomination in Vermont is Protestant (31%); Roman Catholics (21%)
Next comes the Unaffiliated population, 37% of the population doesn’t follow or adhere to any faith or religion. Other non-Christian-based religions are followed by 8% of the population and include Jewish, Hinduism, Buddhist, Muslim, and smaller faiths.
For more details read Religion in Vermont
Race and Ethnicity
In 2020, the White alone (non-Hispanic) population was the largest racial or ethnic group in Vermont, comprising 89.13% of the total population. It was followed by the Two or more races population whose share was 4.59%. Hispanic or Latino was the third largest group at 2.41%. The Asian population is at 1.78%.
Ancestry in Vermont
As per Census Studies & estimate Irish, English, French, German, and American have made the five largest ancestry groups in Vermont
For more Details read Race and Ethnicity in Vermont
Top cities and counties in Vermont
A county is an administrative subdivision of a US state or territory. As of 2022, Vermont is divided into 14 counties. The two most populated counties in Vermont are Chittenden County (168,865) and Rutland County (60,591).
Burlington is the largest city in Vermont with a population of just 44,743 followed by Essex (22,094) and South Burlington (20,292).
read more about cities and counties in Vermont
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