Middlebury, VT Demographics

A map of Middlebury's Population by Race

Middlebury, Vermont has an estimated population of 7,220, a slight decrease from the 7,304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 6.8% Asian, 5.8% Multiracial, 5.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middlebury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middlebury has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Middlebury, that probability was 34.6% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middlebury is ranked the 10th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Middlebury was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middlebury's White Population

5,749 residents of Middlebury, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middlebury is considerably lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Middlebury ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebury's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Middlebury's population has decreased from 80.3% to 79.6%.

Middlebury is less White than neighboring East Middlebury (100% White), New Haven (83.7% White), Bristol (94.3% White), Vergennes (91.7% White), and Lincoln (98.6% White).

Middlebury's Black Population

118 residents of Middlebury, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middlebury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Middlebury ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebury's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.1%. Black residents' share of Middlebury's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.

Middlebury is more Black than neighboring East Middlebury (0% Black), New Haven (0% Black), Bristol (0.1% Black), and Lincoln (0% Black). Middlebury is less Black than neighboring Vergennes (2.5% Black).

Middlebury's Asian Population

491 residents of Middlebury, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middlebury is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Middlebury ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Middlebury's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.8%.

Middlebury is more Asian than neighboring East Middlebury (0% Asian), New Haven (0.5% Asian), Bristol (0.4% Asian), Vergennes (0% Asian), and Lincoln (0% Asian).

Middlebury's Hispanic Population

386 residents of Middlebury, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middlebury is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Middlebury ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Middlebury's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.3%.

Middlebury is more Hispanic than neighboring East Middlebury (0% Hispanic), Bristol (1.1% Hispanic), Vergennes (2.8% Hispanic), and Lincoln (0% Hispanic). Middlebury is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (12.7% Hispanic).

Middlebury's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Middlebury, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middlebury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Middlebury ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middlebury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Middlebury is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Middlebury (0% Native American/Other), New Haven (0% Native American/Other), Bristol (0% Native American/Other), and Lincoln (0% Native American/Other). Middlebury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vergennes (1.1% Native American/Other).

Middlebury's Multiracial Population

421 residents of Middlebury, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middlebury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Middlebury ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Middlebury's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.8%.

Middlebury is more Multiracial than neighboring East Middlebury (0% Multiracial), New Haven (3.2% Multiracial), Bristol (4.1% Multiracial), Vergennes (1.9% Multiracial), and Lincoln (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.