Winooski, VT Demographics

A map of Winooski's Population by Race

Winooski, Vermont has an estimated population of 8,293, an increase from the 7,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 12.8% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Winooski, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Winooski has become considerably less 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 Winooski, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

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

Winooski's White Population

6,374 residents of Winooski, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Winooski is considerably lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Winooski ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winooski's White population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of Winooski's population has increased from 70.4% to 76.9%.

Winooski is less White than neighboring Burlington (84.1% White), South Burlington (78.2% White), Essex Junction (81.9% White), Shelburne (86% White), and St. George (90.5% White).

Winooski's Black Population

266 residents of Winooski, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Winooski is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Winooski ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winooski's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Black residents' share of Winooski's population has decreased from 8.8% to 3.2%.

Winooski is more Black than neighboring Burlington (2.9% Black), South Burlington (1.8% Black), and Shelburne (1.1% Black). Winooski is less Black than neighboring Essex Junction (4.8% Black), and St. George (4.9% Black).

Winooski's Asian Population

1,060 residents of Winooski, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Winooski is considerably higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Winooski ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winooski's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Winooski's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.8%.

Winooski is more Asian than neighboring Burlington (4.2% Asian), South Burlington (10.2% Asian), Essex Junction (5.7% Asian), Shelburne (1.2% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian).

Winooski's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Winooski, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Winooski is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Winooski ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winooski's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Winooski's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.5%.

Winooski is more Hispanic than neighboring St. George (0.5% Hispanic). Winooski is less Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (2.8% Hispanic), South Burlington (3.5% Hispanic), Essex Junction (5% Hispanic), and Shelburne (4% Hispanic).

Winooski's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Winooski, 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 Winooski is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Winooski ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winooski's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Winooski's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Winooski is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other), South Burlington (0.9% Native American/Other), Essex Junction (0% Native American/Other), Shelburne (0.9% Native American/Other), and St. George (0% Native American/Other).

Winooski's Multiracial Population

294 residents of Winooski, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Winooski is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Winooski ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Winooski's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Winooski's population has decreased from 5.5% to 3.5%.

Winooski is more Multiracial than neighboring Essex Junction (2.6% Multiracial). Winooski is less Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (5.8% Multiracial), South Burlington (5.5% Multiracial), Shelburne (6.8% Multiracial), and St. George (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.