Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

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2021 Population

149,937

2.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ABernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

N/APeter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

N/ABecca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.9

0.454% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,419

6.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$207,000

5.08% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,950

1.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT had a population of 150k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $63,419. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT grew from 146,761 to 149,937, a 2.16% increase and its median household income grew from $59,474 to $63,419, a 6.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), White (Hispanic) (1.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.708%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.492%).

4.28% of the households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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.

98.9% of the residents in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Vermont--Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are Norwich University (1,226 degrees awarded in 2021), Northern Vermont University (544 degrees), and Community College of Vermont (516 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was $207,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

Most people in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was 2 cars per household.

Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT borders Grafton & Coos Counties PUMA, NH, Chittenden, Franklin & Grand Isle CountiesBurlington City PUMA, VT, Windsor, Windham & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, and Rutland, Bennington & Addison Counties PUMA, VT.

United States New Hampshire Vermont

Population & Diversity

Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT is home to a population of 150k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.92% of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT residents were born outside of the country (4.38k people).

In 2021, there were 34.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are French (Incl. Cajun) (2,692 households), Spanish (1,300 households), and German (509 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,322

Women

49.6%

75,444

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 149,766 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 394
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.03k ± 307
White (Hispanic)
1.63k ± 163

1.88%

Hispanic Population

2.82k people

1.88% of the people in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are hispanic (2.82k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
1,784 ± 1,031 people
Russia
231 ± 373 people
United Kingdom, not specified
228 ± 370 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was Canada, the natal country of 1,784 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT residents, followed by Russia with 231 and United Kingdom, not specified with 228.

Foreign-Born Population

2.92%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.38k people

2.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.38k people

As of 2021, 2.92% of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT residents (4.38k 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, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was 2.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
2,692 households (1.88%)
Spanish
1,300 households (0.908%)
German
509 households (0.356%)

4.28% of the households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.88% of the households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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
3,234 ± 306
Gulf War (2001-)
1,321 ± 218
Gulf War (1990s)
853 ± 151

Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT employs 70k people. The largest industries in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are Elementary & secondary schools (6,407 people), Construction (5,897 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,549 people), and the highest paying industries are Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing ($223,092), Air transportation ($167,170), and Computer Systems Design ($140,651).

Males in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,948. The income inequality in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,194

Women

50.8%

34,030

Men

49.2%

The workforce of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT in 2020 was 69,224 people, with 50.8% woman, and 49.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT.

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Occupations

70k

2021 Value

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 69.2k employees to 70k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,033 people), Cashiers (2,008 people), and Other managers (2,006 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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

70k

2021 Value

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 69.2k employees to 70k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,407 people), Construction (5,897 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,549 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, though some of these residents may live in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,023

Median earning men ± $1,308

$35,425

Median earning women ± $1,174

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,622), Public Administration ($60,464), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,700).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,648), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

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N/A%

Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in Vermont. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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 New Hampshire and Vermont to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire and Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire and Vermont product (by dollars) was Electronics with $14.1B, followed by Other foodstuffs ($10.3B) and Mixed freight ($8.33B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Hampshire and Vermont.

$56.7B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

84.6% growth

$34.4B

2020 Value in Vermont

$63B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

83.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $56.7B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $105B by 2050.

Comparatively, 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 New Hampshire and Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire and Vermont to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire and Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$10.7B
New York
$7.1B
Maine
$4.32B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire and Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $10.7B, followed by New York with $7.1B and Maine and $4.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire and Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

N/ABernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

N/APeter 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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

N/ABecca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT awarded 2,595 degrees. The student population of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,116 male students and 6,686 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are White (1,958 and 76.2%), followed by Unknown (184 and 7.17%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 4.75%), and Black or African American (119 and 4.63%).

The largest universities in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT by number of degrees awarded are Norwich University (1,226 and 47.2%), Northern Vermont University (544 and 21%), and Community College of Vermont (516 and 19.9%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Vermont--Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are Liberal Arts & Sciences (175 and 6.74%), General Intelligence (160 and 6.17%), and General Business Administration & Management (150 and 5.78%).

The median tuition costs in Northeast Vermont--Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT are $39,000 for private four year colleges, and $11,592 and $25,680 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,802 (43.3% men and 56.7% 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 11,802 students enrolled in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,109 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
138 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
92 degree-majors awarded
General Intelligence
145 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Vermont--Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northeast Vermont--Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Norwich University
1,226 degrees awarded
Northern Vermont University
544 degrees awarded
Community College of Vermont
516 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, 1,291 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, which is 0.99 times less than the 1,304 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 1,958 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 184 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 ($39,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 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, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.136% 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.8k), Some college (24.1k), and Bachelors Degree (24k).

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, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was $207,000 in 2021, which is 0.845 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,000 to $207,000, a 5.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT is 74.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT is $63,419. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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

$207,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,677

$46,898

Median Property Taxes

±$1,171

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, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.6%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.6% of the housing units in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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.

$63,419

Median Household Income

± $1,608

62.9k

Number of Households

± 1,497

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.9k households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT grew to $63,419 from the previous year's value of $59,474.

The following chart displays the households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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

0.424

2021 Wage GINI in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

0.421

2020 Wage GINI in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.847% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (9.16%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.16%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties 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 Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT (15.7k out of 145k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, 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.

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% of the population of Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.47% 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.

Similarly, primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1111 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1295 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 288 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

868 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

1,111 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

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).

Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,111 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,100 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.99%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

24.3%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT declined by 0.501% from 4.01% to 3.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington, Caledonia, Orleans, Lamoille & Essex Counties PUMA, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.