Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT

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2021 Population

223,757

1.82% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.265% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.7%

0.271% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$79,127

7.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$300,700

5.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

116,206

0.831% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT had a population of 224k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $79,127. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT grew from 219,764 to 223,757, a 1.82% increase and its median household income grew from $73,447 to $79,127, a 7.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), and White (Hispanic) (1.12%).

7.76% of the households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City 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.

97.1% of the residents in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Vermont--Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties--Burlington City PUMA, VT are University of Vermont (3,402 degrees awarded in 2021), Champlain College (1,642 degrees), and Saint Michael's College (486 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was $300,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was 2 cars per household.

Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT borders Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, and Rutland, Bennington & Addison Counties PUMA, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT is home to a population of 224k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.81% of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2021, there were 27.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (199k people) in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT are French (Incl. Cajun) (3,753 households), Spanish (2,170 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,868 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

113,088

Women

50.5%

110,878

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 223,966 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
199k ± 420
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.16k ± 816
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.09k ± 714

2.31%

Hispanic Population

5.17k people

2.31% of the people in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT are hispanic (5.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,745 ± 1,278 people
Bhutan
1,282 ± 877 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,230 ± 859 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was Canada, the natal country of 2,745 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT residents, followed by Bhutan with 1,282 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,230.

Foreign-Born Population

6.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

7.21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2021, 6.81% of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT residents (15.2k 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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was 7.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
3,753 households (1.76%)
Spanish
2,170 households (1.02%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
1,868 households (0.877%)

7.76% of the households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.76% of the households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,104 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
2,116 ± 376
Gulf War (1990s)
1,277 ± 280

Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT employs 116k people. The largest industries in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,236 people), Elementary & secondary schools (7,868 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,552 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($153,774), Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production & processing ($152,075), and Legal services ($126,306).

Males in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,688. The income inequality in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,406

Women

49.8%

57,842

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT in 2020 was 115,248 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT.

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

Occupations

116k

2021 Value

0.831%

1 Year growth

± 0.831%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 0.831%, from 115k employees to 116k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, are Other managers (3,346 people), Cashiers (2,982 people), and Postsecondary teachers (2,846 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, 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

116k

2021 Value

0.831%

1 Year growth

± 0.831%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 0.831%, from 115k employees to 116k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,236 people), Elementary & secondary schools (7,868 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,552 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, though some of these residents may live in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,729

Median earning men ± $1,274

$39,604

Median earning women ± $1,030

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,717), Information ($71,746), and Public Administration ($71,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,407), Wholesale Trade ($61,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,810).

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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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

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$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 Vermont went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.4%), followed by Other (1.87%).

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.

Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City 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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (30.4%)
Republican Party
Other (1.87%)
Approval Voting, Bread And Roses, Bull Moose, Grumpy Old Patriots, Independent, and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.4%), followed by Other (1.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City 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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT awarded 5,647 degrees. The student population of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,247 male students and 11,092 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT are White (4,307 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (323 and 5.92%), Unknown (242 and 4.43%), and Black or African American (217 and 3.98%).

The largest universities in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,402 and 60.2%), Champlain College (1,642 and 29.1%), and Saint Michael's College (486 and 8.61%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Vermont--Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties--Burlington City PUMA, VT are General Business Administration & Management (582 and 10.3%), Computer & Information Systems Security (232 and 4.11%), and General Psychology (202 and 3.58%).

The median tuition costs in Northwest Vermont--Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties--Burlington City PUMA, VT are $44,577 for private four year colleges, and $16,392 and $41,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,339 (42.6% men and 57.4% 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 19,339 students enrolled in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,304 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
389 degrees awarded
General Psychology
178 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
168 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Vermont--Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties--Burlington City PUMA, VT was General Business Administration & Management with 389 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Vermont--Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle Counties--Burlington City PUMA, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Vermont
3,402 degrees awarded
Champlain College
1,642 degrees awarded
Saint Michael's College
486 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,402 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, which is 0.724 times less than the 3,276 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 4,307 degrees mean that there were 13.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 323 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 ($44,577) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2021, 0.454% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.65% 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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (47.8k), High School or Equivalent (43.2k), and Some college (38.8k).

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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was $300,700 in 2021, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $285,200 to $300,700, a 5.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT is $79,127. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT with a value of $79,127, followed by Rutland, Bennington & Addison Counties PUMA, VT and Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, with respective values of $64,637 and $63,419.

Housing

Property

$300,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,310

$59,727

Median Property Taxes

±$1,522

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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT with a value of $79,127, followed by Rutland, Bennington & Addison Counties PUMA, VT and Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, with respective values of $64,637 and $63,419.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, 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.

$79,127

Median Household Income

± $2,167

89.8k

Number of Households

± 2,287

In 2021, the median household income of the 89.8k households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT grew to $79,127 from the previous year's value of $73,447.

The following chart displays the households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City 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

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT

0.452

2020 Wage GINI in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT

In 2021, the income inequality in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.24% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (8.71%)

In 2021, 69.4% of workers in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (8.71%).

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

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City 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 Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT (22.9k out of 214k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

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

96.6% of the population of Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 868 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (892 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1367 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 196 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

868 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 868 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (892 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.4%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT grew by 5.03% from 3.23% to 3.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.