Montpelier, VT Demographics

A map of Montpelier's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,935	7,038	86.5%	87.2%
Multiracial	511	399	6.4%	4.9%
Hispanic	358	253	4.5%	3.1%
Asian	140	211	1.7%	2.6%
Black	67	87	0.8%	1.1%
Native American/Other	3	86	0.0%	1.1%

Montpelier, Vermont has an estimated population of 8,014, a less than 1% change from the 8,074 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montpelier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montpelier 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 Montpelier, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 24.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montpelier is ranked the 8th 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). Montpelier was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montpelier's White Population

6,935 residents of Montpelier, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montpelier is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Montpelier ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 87.2% to 86.5%.

Montpelier is more White than neighboring East Montpelier (0% White). Montpelier is less White than neighboring Barre (92.2% White), Worcester (96.5% White), South Barre (94.9% White), and Plainfield (90.7% White).

Montpelier's Black Population

67 residents of Montpelier, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Montpelier ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Black residents' share of Montpelier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Montpelier is more Black than neighboring East Montpelier (0% Black), Barre (0.1% Black), Worcester (0% Black), and Plainfield (0% Black). Montpelier is less Black than neighboring South Barre (3.6% Black).

Montpelier's Asian Population

140 residents of Montpelier, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Montpelier ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Asian residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.7%.

Montpelier is more Asian than neighboring East Montpelier (0% Asian), and South Barre (0% Asian). Montpelier is less Asian than neighboring Barre (2.6% Asian), Worcester (3.5% Asian), and Plainfield (2% Asian).

Montpelier's Hispanic Population

358 residents of Montpelier, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montpelier ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Montpelier's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.5%.

Montpelier is more Hispanic than neighboring East Montpelier (0% Hispanic), Barre (1.5% Hispanic), Worcester (0% Hispanic), South Barre (0% Hispanic), and Plainfield (1.3% Hispanic).

Montpelier's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Montpelier, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Montpelier ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 96.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Montpelier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barre (0.1% Native American/Other).

Montpelier's Multiracial Population

511 residents of Montpelier, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montpelier is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Montpelier ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Montpelier's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.4%.

Montpelier is more Multiracial than neighboring East Montpelier (0% Multiracial), Barre (3.5% Multiracial), Worcester (0% Multiracial), South Barre (1.4% Multiracial), and Plainfield (6% 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.