Vermont Demographics

A map of Vermont's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	582,031	573,201	89.9%	89.1%
Multiracial	26,506	29,549	4.1%	4.6%
Hispanic	16,545	15,504	2.6%	2.4%
Asian	11,520	11,457	1.8%	1.8%
Black	7,118	8,649	1.1%	1.3%
Native American/Other	3,386	4,717	0.5%	0.7%

Vermont has an estimated population of 647,106, a less than 1% change from the 643,077 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vermont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vermont has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Vermont, that probability was 20.2% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vermont is ranked the 50th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Vermont was ranked the 50th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Vermont's White Population

582,031 residents of Vermont, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont is 3rd in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermont's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Vermont's population has increased from 89.1% to 89.9%.

Vermont is more White than neighboring New Hampshire (86.9% White), Massachusetts (66.6% White), Connecticut (61.9% White), Rhode Island (68% White), and New York (52.8% White).

Vermont's Black Population

7,118 residents of Vermont, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont is 47th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermont's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Black residents' share of Vermont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Vermont is less Black than neighboring New Hampshire (1.3% Black). Massachusetts (6.4% Black). Connecticut (9.8% Black). Rhode Island (4.9% Black). and New York (13.4% Black).

Vermont's Asian Population

11,520 residents of Vermont, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont is 38th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermont's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Vermont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Vermont is less Asian than neighboring New Hampshire (2.6% Asian). Massachusetts (7.3% Asian). Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). and New York (9% Asian).

Vermont's Hispanic Population

16,545 residents of Vermont, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont is 49th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Vermont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Vermont is less Hispanic than neighboring New Hampshire (4.7% Hispanic). Massachusetts (13.3% Hispanic). Connecticut (18.3% Hispanic). Rhode Island (17.7% Hispanic). and New York (19.8% Hispanic).

Vermont's Native American/Other Population

3,386 residents of Vermont, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont is 42nd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vermont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Vermont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massachusetts (1.3% Native American/Other). Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Rhode Island (1% Native American/Other). and New York (1.2% Native American/Other).

Vermont's Multiracial Population

26,506 residents of Vermont, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Vermont is 14th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Vermont's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.1%.

Vermont is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hampshire (4% Multiracial), and New York (3.8% Multiracial). Vermont is less Multiracial than neighboring Massachusetts (5.1% Multiracial), Connecticut (4.3% Multiracial). and Rhode Island (4.9% 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.