Vergennes, VT Demographics

A map of Vergennes's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,352	2,336	91.7%	91.5%
Hispanic	72	54	2.8%	2.1%
Black	65	30	2.5%	1.2%
Multiracial	49	100	1.9%	3.9%
Native American/Other	27	18	1.1%	0.7%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	0.6%

Vergennes, Vermont has an estimated population of 2,565, a less than 1% change from the 2,553 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vergennes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vergennes is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Vergennes, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vergennes is ranked the 24th 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). Vergennes was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vergennes's White Population

2,352 residents of Vergennes, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vergennes is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Vergennes ranks 85th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Vergennes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.7%.

Vergennes is more White than neighboring New Haven (83.7% White), and East Charlotte (52% White). Vergennes is less White than neighboring West Charlotte (100% White), Bristol (94.3% White), and Westport (99.3% White).

Vergennes's Black Population

65 residents of Vergennes, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vergennes is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Vergennes ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Black population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Black residents' share of Vergennes's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.

Vergennes is more Black than neighboring New Haven (0% Black), West Charlotte (0% Black), East Charlotte (0% Black), Bristol (0.1% Black), and Westport (0% Black).

Vergennes's Asian Population

0 residents of Vergennes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vergennes is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Vergennes ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Vergennes's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Vergennes is less Asian than neighboring New Haven (0.5% Asian), and Bristol (0.4% Asian).

Vergennes's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Vergennes, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vergennes is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Vergennes ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Vergennes's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Vergennes is more Hispanic than neighboring West Charlotte (0% Hispanic), East Charlotte (0% Hispanic), Bristol (1.1% Hispanic), and Westport (0% Hispanic). Vergennes is less Hispanic than neighboring New Haven (12.7% Hispanic).

Vergennes's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Vergennes, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vergennes is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vergennes ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vergennes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Vergennes is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Haven (0% Native American/Other), West Charlotte (0% Native American/Other), East Charlotte (0% Native American/Other), Bristol (0% Native American/Other), and Westport (0% Native American/Other).

Vergennes's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Vergennes, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vergennes is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Vergennes ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vergennes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Vergennes's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.9%.

Vergennes is more Multiracial than neighboring West Charlotte (0% Multiracial), and Westport (0.7% Multiracial). Vergennes is less Multiracial than neighboring New Haven (3.2% Multiracial), East Charlotte (48% Multiracial), and Bristol (4.1% 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.