Maple syrup leader
Vermont produces roughly half of all maple syrup made in the United States.
Capital: MontpelierLargest city: BurlingtonNickname: The Green Mountain StateStatehood: 1791
Vermont at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
24,903 km²
45th largest state
Population
648,493
27.2 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 49th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
4.3%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$44 billion
$70,086 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
5,039
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
6,762
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−1,723
Births minus deaths
Population change
−215
July 2023–June 2024
Vermont data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Vermont
14 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Vermont, United States
Chittenden County
County seat: Burlington
168,831
Population
$50,552
Income per capita
$404,500
Median home value
3.7%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 537 mi²
- Population density
- 315 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
14 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Vermont
Smallest capital
Montpelier is the least populous state capital and the only one without a McDonald's.
An independent republic
Vermont was an independent republic from 1777 until it joined the Union as the 14th state in 1791.
No billboards
Vermont banned billboards in 1968, one of only four states to do so.