Chittenden County PUMA, VT

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2022 Population
168,309
24.8% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
36.7
3.17% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
11.2%
4.17% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$89,494
13.1% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$378,300
25.8% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
85,922
26.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Chittenden County PUMA, VT had a population of 168k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $89,494. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT declined from 223,757 to 168,309, a −24.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,127 to $89,494, a 13.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), and White (Hispanic) (1.08%).

8.97% of the households in Chittenden County 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.

96.7% of the residents in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are University of Vermont (3,356 degrees awarded in 2022), Champlain College (1,515 degrees), and Saint Michael's College (541 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was $378,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Chittenden County PUMA, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Chittenden County PUMA, VT is home to a population of 168k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.69% of Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2022, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Chittenden County PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.29k Two+ (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 County PUMA, VT are French (Incl. Cajun) (2,650 households), Spanish (1,805 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,541 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
82,087
Women
50%
82,187
Men
50%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 164,274 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%
2022 Citizenship
97.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.7% of Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County PUMA, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    146k ± 363
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    6.53k ± 670
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    6.29k ± 789
2.55%
Hispanic Population
4.29k people

In 2022, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Chittenden County PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.55% of the people in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are hispanic (4.29k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    1,936 ± 1,074 people
  2. Nepal
    714 ± 655 people
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    648 ± 624 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT was Canada, the natal country of 1,936 Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents, followed by Nepal with 714 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 648.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.69%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
13k people
6.81%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
15.2k people

As of 2022, 7.69% of Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents (13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 6.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. French (Incl. Cajun)
    2,650 households (1.65%)
  2. Spanish
    1,805 households (1.12%)
  3. Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
    1,541 households (0.957%)

8.97% of the households in Chittenden County 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.65% of the households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,015 ± 255
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,681 ± 350
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    641 ± 167

Chittenden County PUMA, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Males in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,948. The income inequality in Chittenden County PUMA, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
57,406
Women
49.8%
57,842
Men
50.2%

The workforce of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2020 was 115,248 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

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Occupations

85.9k
2022 Value
−26.1%
1 Year decline
± −26.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chittenden County PUMA, VT declined at a rate of −26.1%, from 116k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, are Other managers (2,838 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,489 people), and Cashiers (2,380 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

85.9k
2022 Value
−26.1%
1 Year decline
± −26.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chittenden County PUMA, VT declined at a rate of −26.1%, from 116k employees to 85.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,529 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,224 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,828 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT, though some of these residents may live in Chittenden County PUMA, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,526
Median earning men ± $1,611
$43,148
Median earning women ± $1,517

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,139), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,026), and Public Administration ($79,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($65,608), Construction ($59,048), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,231).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% 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 19.7%.

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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 County 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.

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders
Senator from Vermont1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Peter Welch
Senator from Vermont3
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.

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US Representatives from Chittenden County PUMA, VT

Becca Balint
Vermont at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Chittenden County PUMA, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

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Education

In 2022, universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT awarded 5,536 degrees. The student population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,982 male students and 11,212 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are White (4,325 and 80.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (293 and 5.44%), Black or African American (201 and 3.73%), and Asian (186 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,356 and 60.6%), Champlain College (1,515 and 27.4%), and Saint Michael's College (541 and 9.77%).

The most popular majors in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are General Business Administration & Management (590 and 10.7%), Computer & Information Systems Security (276 and 4.99%), and General Psychology (208 and 3.76%).

The median tuition costs in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are $45,720 for private four year colleges, and $16,280 and $41,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 19,194 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 19,194 students enrolled in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,073 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 388 degrees awarded
  2. 200 degrees awarded
  3. 160 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was General Business Administration & Management with 388 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,356 degrees awarded
  2. 1,515 degrees awarded
  3. 541 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,356 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,451 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, which is 0.794 times less than the 3,085 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,325 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 293 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.341% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.579% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (36.7k), High School or Equivalent (29.5k), and Some college (28k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was $378,300 in 2022, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $300,700 to $378,300, a 25.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Chittenden County PUMA, VT is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chittenden County PUMA, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chittenden County PUMA, VT is $89,494. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was Chittenden County PUMA, VT with a value of $89,494, followed by Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT and Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, with respective values of $78,133 and $68,258.

Property

$378,300
Median Property Value 2022
±$6,688
$43,933
Median Property Taxes
±$1,186

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Rent vs Own

63.4%
Homeownership
2022
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 63.4% of the housing units in Chittenden County PUMA, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was Chittenden County PUMA, VT with a value of $89,494, followed by Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT and Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, with respective values of $78,133 and $68,258.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$89,494
Median Household Income
± $2,286
69.3k
Number of Households
± 2,018

In 2022, the median household income of the 69.3k households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew to $89,494 from the previous year's value of $79,127.

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Wage Distribution

0.453
2022 Wage GINI in Chittenden County PUMA, VT
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Chittenden County PUMA, VT

In 2022, the income inequality in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.938% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chittenden County PUMA, VT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chittenden County PUMA, VT in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (65.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.1%)
  3. Carpooled (8.18%)

In 2022, 65.6% of workers in Chittenden County PUMA, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.18%).

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chittenden County PUMA, VT (17.8k out of 159k 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 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 County 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.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 855 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (868 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1382 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 193 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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855 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 855 patients per year. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (868 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.34%
Uninsured
57.3%
Employer Coverage
13.9%
Medicaid
10.9%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
1.11%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chittenden County PUMA, VT declined by 1.62% from 3.4% to 3.34%.

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