Washington County, VT

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2021 Population

59,609

2.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.4

0.686% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.99%

2.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,128

8.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$244,700

6.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

31,495

0.414% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington County, VT had a population of 59.6k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $70,128. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington County, VT grew from 58,336 to 59,609, a 2.18% increase and its median household income grew from $64,862 to $70,128, a 8.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), White (Hispanic) (1.41%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.834%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.762%).

None of the households in Washington County, 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.

99% of the residents in Washington County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County, VT are Norwich University (1,226 degrees awarded in 2021), Community College of Vermont (516 degrees), and Goddard College (143 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington County, VT was $244,700, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Washington County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Washington County, VT borders Addison County, VT, Caledonia County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, and Orange County, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Washington County, VT is home to a population of 59.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.87% of Washington County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.71k people).

In 2021, there were 33.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.6k people) in Washington County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 842 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Washington County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County, VT was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
55.6k ± 157
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.64k ± 236
White (Hispanic)
842 ± 113

2.01%

Hispanic Population

1.2k people

2.01% of the people in Washington County, VT are hispanic (1.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,460 ± 1,806 people
China
1,732 ± 1,020 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,391 ± 915 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,460 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,732 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,391.

Foreign-Born Population

2.87%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.71k people

2.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.65k people

As of 2021, 2.87% of Washington County, VT residents (1.71k 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 Washington County, VT was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
850 ± 131
Gulf War (2001-)
434 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
353 ± 104

Washington County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County, VT employs 31.5k people. The largest industries in Washington County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,517 people), Retail Trade (3,857 people), and Educational Services (3,745 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($93,750), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,347), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,270).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,656. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

31.5k

2021 Value

± 1,195

0.414%

1 Year growth

± 5.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, VT grew at a rate of 0.414%, from 31.4k employees to 31.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County, VT, are Management Occupations (3,788 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,902 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,779 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County, 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

31.5k

2021 Value

± 1,195

0.414%

1 Year growth

± 5.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington County, VT grew at a rate of 0.414%, from 31.4k employees to 31.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,517 people), Retail Trade (3,857 people), and Educational Services (3,745 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Washington County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,540

Median earning men ± $2,387

$42,063

Median earning women ± $2,582

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,976), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,597), and Public Administration ($59,054).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($65,357), Wholesale Trade ($57,750), and Public Administration ($57,455).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

976
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
527
Manufacturing
504
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$871k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$641k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$597k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Washington County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 71.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (24.6%), followed by Other (3.38%).

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.

Washington County, 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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (71.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (24.6%)
Republican Party
Other (3.38%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 71.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (24.6%), followed by Other (3.38%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington County, VT 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 Washington County, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Washington County, 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 Washington County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washington County, VT awarded 2,019 degrees. The student population of Washington County, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,420 male students and 5,510 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County, VT are White (1,488 and 74.4%), followed by Unknown (144 and 7.2%), Black or African American (104 and 5.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (102 and 5.1%).

The largest universities in Washington County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Norwich University (1,226 and 60.7%), Community College of Vermont (516 and 25.6%), and Goddard College (143 and 7.08%).

The most popular majors in Washington County, VT are General Intelligence (160 and 7.92%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (157 and 7.78%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (149 and 7.38%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County, VT for private four year colleges is $30,258.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washington County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,930 (44.5% men and 55.5% 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 9,930 students enrolled in Washington County, VT, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,694 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Intelligence
145 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
138 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County, VT was General Intelligence with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washington County, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Norwich University
1,226 degrees awarded
Community College of Vermont
516 degrees awarded
Goddard College
143 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Norwich University with 1,226 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,088 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County, VT, which is 1.17 times more than the 931 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 1,488 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 144 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 ($30,258) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,326) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.336% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (152k), Bachelors Degree (118k), and Some college (105k).

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 Washington County, VT was $244,700 in 2021, which is 0.999 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $230,400 to $244,700, a 6.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County, VT is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington County, VT have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County, VT is $70,128. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County, VT was Census Tract 9558 with a value of $109,432, followed by Census Tract 9543 and Census Tract 9544, with respective values of $92,231 and $85,250.

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.422%.

Housing

Property

$244,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,912

$17,848

Median Property Taxes

±$747

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 Washington County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2021

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71% of the housing units in Washington County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9558
Census Tract 9543
Census Tract 9544

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County, VT was Census Tract 9558 with a value of $109,432, followed by Census Tract 9543 and Census Tract 9544, with respective values of $92,231 and $85,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washington County, 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.

$70,128

Median Household Income

± $3,014

25.1k

Number of Households

± 1,013

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.1k households in Washington County, VT grew to $70,128 from the previous year's value of $64,862.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washington County, VT is from Vermont.

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2021, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.566% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (13.1%)
Carpooled (8.36%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Washington County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.36%).

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

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County, VT have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Washington County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington County, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washington County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.422%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County, VT (5.72k out of 57.2k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.8% of the children was living in poverty in Washington County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 101 in Washington County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.61 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

97% of the population of Washington County, VT has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, VT see 958 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.13% increase from the previous year (938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1190 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

958 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, VT

Primary care physicians in Washington County, VT see an average of 958 patients per year. This represents a 2.13% increase from the previous year (938 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.02%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County, VT declined by 9.58% from 3.33% to 3.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 32.3 in Washington County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, VT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.2% in Washington County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washington County, VT.

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