Chittenden County, VT

County

Demographics of Chittenden

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.8%

Households with Children

23.7%

School Enrollment K-12

14,203

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 12.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.9%
High School / GED: 17.2%
Some College or Associate's: 22.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.4%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 30.9%
Living Alone: 45.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
Asian: 4.4%
Black or African American: 2.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 56.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.8%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 5.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 13.3%
Not Enrolled: 72.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Chittenden County

Neighborhoods in Chittenden County

Kirby Corner / North Williston

Stevensville / Bowman Corners

Starr Farm Beach / Twin Orchards

Butlers Corners / Pages Corner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources