Lamoille County, VT

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2021 Population

25,920

2.14% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.743% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

15.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,016

2.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$243,800

6.84% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,984

0.186% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lamoille County, VT had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $66,016. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lamoille County, VT grew from 25,376 to 25,920, a 2.14% increase and its median household income grew from $64,179 to $66,016, a 2.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lamoille County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.876%), White (Hispanic) (0.783%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.486%).

None of the households in Lamoille 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.

98.5% of the residents in Lamoille County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lamoille County, VT are Northern Vermont University (544 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lamoille County, VT was $243,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Lamoille County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lamoille County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Lamoille County, VT borders Caledonia County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Orleans County, VT, and Washington County, VT.

United States Vermont

Population & Diversity

Lamoille County, VT is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.97% of Lamoille County, VT residents were born outside of the country (769 people).

In 2021, there were 40.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.3k people) in Lamoille County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 595 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 227 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Lamoille County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lamoille County, VT was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lamoille County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.3k ± 141
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
595 ± 131
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
227 ± 59

1.95%

Hispanic Population

506 people

1.95% of the people in Lamoille County, VT are hispanic (506 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lamoille 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

2.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

769 people

3.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

847 people

As of 2021, 2.97% of Lamoille County, VT residents (769 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 Lamoille County, VT was 3.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
480 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
183 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
115 ± 66

Lamoille County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lamoille County, VT employs 14k people. The largest industries in Lamoille County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,064 people), Educational Services (1,631 people), and Retail Trade (1,559 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,966), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,768).

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

14k

2021 Value

± 776

0.186%

1 Year growth

± 7.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lamoille County, VT grew at a rate of 0.186%, from 14k employees to 14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lamoille County, VT, are Management Occupations (1,895 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,619 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,226 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lamoille 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14k

2021 Value

± 776

0.186%

1 Year growth

± 7.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lamoille County, VT grew at a rate of 0.186%, from 14k employees to 14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lamoille County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,064 people), Educational Services (1,631 people), and Retail Trade (1,559 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lamoille County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Lamoille County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,444

Median earning men ± $2,842

$34,001

Median earning women ± $2,441

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,625), Public Administration ($60,240), and Information ($58,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,623), Public Administration ($54,632), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,694).

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

281
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
252
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
198
Retail Trade

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

$137k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$127k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$103k
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 Lamoille County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.6%), followed by Other (3.56%).

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.

Lamoille 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. (68.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26.6%)
Republican Party
Other (3.56%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lamoille County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.6%), followed by Other (3.56%).

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

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Lamoille County, VT awarded 544 degrees. The student population of Lamoille County, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 636 male students and 1,110 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lamoille County, VT are White (449 and 83%), followed by Unknown (34 and 6.28%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 3.7%), and Two or More Races (19 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Lamoille County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Northern Vermont University (544 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lamoille County, VT are General Psychology (61 and 11.2%), General Studies (43 and 7.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (40 and 7.35%).

The median tuition cost in Lamoille County, VT for a public four year colleges is $11,592 for in-state students and $25,680 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lamoille County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.82%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,746 (36.4% men and 63.6% 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 1,746 students enrolled in Lamoille County, VT, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,319 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
28 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lamoille County, VT was General Business Administration & Management with 33 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern Vermont University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

544 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Vermont University with 544 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lamoille County, VT, which is 0.545 times less than the 352 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 449 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 34 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

Public, 4-year or above ($11,592) 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.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

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

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 Lamoille County, VT was $243,800 in 2021, which is 0.996 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $228,200 to $243,800, a 6.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Lamoille County, VT is 73.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lamoille County, VT have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lamoille County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lamoille County, VT is $66,016. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lamoille County, VT was Census Tract 9531 with a value of $78,816, followed by Census Tract 9536 and Census Tract 9533, with respective values of $74,065 and $69,323.

In 2022, 21.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.01%.

Housing

Property

$243,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,286

$7,923

Median Property Taxes

±$549

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

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

Rent vs Own

73.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.2% of the housing units in Lamoille County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lamoille 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 9531
Census Tract 9536
Census Tract 9533

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lamoille County, VT was Census Tract 9531 with a value of $78,816, followed by Census Tract 9536 and Census Tract 9533, with respective values of $74,065 and $69,323.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lamoille 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.

$66,016

Median Household Income

± $4,777

10.8k

Number of Households

± 699

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.8k households in Lamoille County, VT grew to $66,016 from the previous year's value of $64,179.

The following chart displays the households in Lamoille 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lamoille 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 (75.3%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (8.25%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Lamoille County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.25%).

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

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lamoille County, VT have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Lamoille County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.01%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lamoille County, VT (2.65k out of 25.3k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.9%.

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 53.5 in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 15.5 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

93.9% of the population of Lamoille County, VT has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lamoille County, VT see 1153 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.82% increase from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1949 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 192 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,153 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lamoille County, VT

Primary care physicians in Lamoille County, VT see an average of 1,153 patients per year. This represents a 4.82% 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 Lamoille County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lamoille County, VT grew by 4.92% from 5.78% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lamoille 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 N/A in Lamoille County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lamoille 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 26.8% in Lamoille County, VT.

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

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