Windham County, Vermont Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Windham County, Vermont, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Windham County, Vermont. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Windham County, Vermont. The estimated population of Windham County, Vermont is 45,811 people, with a median age of 47.

We can look at the total population in Windham County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,811
+7.47%
+5.72%
2020
42,628
 -0.46% -
2019
42,823
 -0.76% -
2018
43,150
 -0.42% -
2017
43,332
 - -

Population of Windham County, Vermont by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.1%
93.5%
 -1.50%
Black/African American
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.5%
2.2%
 +13.64%
Asian
1.2%
1%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.3%
 +21.74%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Windham County, Vermont by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47 -0.42% 45.6 -0.87% 48.5 0%
2020 47.2 -0.84% 46 -0.43% 48.5 -0.61%
2019 47.6 +1.28% 46.2 +1.09% 48.8 +2.09%
2018 47 +0.43% 45.7 +1.56% 47.8 -0.42%
2017 46.8 - 45 - 48 -

The median age of Windham County, Vermont gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,272 -5.97% 1,972 +6.66% 2,139 2,104
10 to 19 2,410 +9.23% 2,363 +3.86% 2,606 2,414
20 to 29 2,534 +4.3% 2,253 +0.8% 2,633 2,268
30 to 39 2,389 +5.76% 2,368 +11.64% 2,520 2,626
40 to 49 2,315 +0.26% 2,679 +2.11% 2,319 2,734
50 to 59 3,410 -3.76% 3,834 -4.51% 3,267 3,658
60 to 69 3,246 +16.88% 3,644 +6.39% 3,814 3,872
70+ 2,596 +17.14% 3,047 +21.98% 3,067 3,770

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Windham County, Vermont is $59,195.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Windham County.

  • Under 25
    $65,366.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,146.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,851.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,258.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Windham County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Windham County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Windham County, Vermont is currently $81,154.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.18% of households in Windham County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Windham County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Windham County is $35,856.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Windham County by the total population of Windham County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Windham County, Vermont, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Windham County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Windham County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Windham County over the age of 16 is 38,725.

Of those people, a total of 63.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Windham County is 60.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,177 36.40% 5.40%
20 to 24 years 2,551 67.90% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 2,350 87.70% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 2,439 82.90% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 5,119 83.40% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 5,603 83.30% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 3,963 78.80% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 3,914 70.70% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 6,762 37.60% 2.40%
75 years and over 3,847 14.00% 1.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Windham County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 36,511 63.20% 4.40%
Black or African American 430 48.80% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 80 60.00% 43.80%
Asian 470 76.60% 0.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 72 52.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,153 67.50% 11.20%
Hispanic or Latino 845 74.70% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 35,946 63.00% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Windham County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Windham County is 23,379, with median earnings of $35,492.00.

Women in Windham County, Vermont earning approximately 78.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,379 $35,492.00
Male 11,185 $39,684.00
Female 12,194 $31,323.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,804 $59,826.00
Business and Financial 1,124 $39,191.00
Computer and Mathematical 298 $55,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 365 $89,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 350 $44,833.00
Community and Social Service 554 $43,125.00
Legal 166 $122,071.00
Educational and Library 2,115 $45,679.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 762 $26,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,279 $51,466.00
Healthcare Support 869 $28,956.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 99 $7,989.00
Law Enforcement 58 $63,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,438 $14,844.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,176 $20,133.00
Personal Care and Service 524 $13,828.00
Sales 1,787 $31,685.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,079 $34,678.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 263 $20,000.00
Construction and Extraction 1,842 $41,128.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 595 $38,866.00
Production 1,411 $35,433.00
Transportation and Material Moving 577 $38,177.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,353 $65,568.00 1,451 $53,353.00
Business and Financial 391 $59,632.00 733 $24,531.00
Computer and Mathematical 221 $54,279.00 77 $78,036.00
Architecture and Engineering 315 $97,560.00 50 $80,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 163 $56,691.00 187 $42,159.00
Community and Social Service 140 $41,154.00 414 $44,583.00
Legal 91 $121,343.00 75 $143,583.00
Educational and Library 436 $19,833.00 1,679 $49,408.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 287 $43,512.00 475 $15,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 308 $71,308.00 971 $46,356.00
Healthcare Support 255 $28,514.00 614 $30,213.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $7,039.00 30 $8,370.00
Law Enforcement 45 $64,583.00 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 497 $17,054.00 941 $12,986.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 622 $25,164.00 554 $15,809.00
Personal Care and Service 198 $10,556.00 326 $16,667.00
Sales 761 $46,161.00 1,026 $27,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 504 $35,000.00 1,575 $34,496.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 193 $26,667.00 70 $11,944.00
Construction and Extraction 1,769 $41,449.00 73 $30,486.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 581 $39,190.00 14 $0.00
Production 900 $36,190.00 511 $31,976.00
Transportation and Material Moving 524 $35,192.00 53 $55,972.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 19,085 households in Windham County, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,446 families in Windham County with an average family size of 2.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,714 722 2,010 8,639
Average Household Size 3 3.67 3.39 1.32
Total Families 7,714 722 2,010 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.28 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 10,446 families in Windham County, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Windham County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 29,923 housing units in Windham County, Vermont.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,085 63.78%
Vacant 10,838 36.22%

17.31% of the total 29,923 housing units in Windham County are rental units. This is approximately 5,181 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 13,451 are occupied by the owner - or 44.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Windham County is $947.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Windham County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    453
  • Less than $500
    723
  • $500 to $999
    2,239
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,803
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    258
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    47
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    96
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in Windham County is $222,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Windham County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    560
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    828
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,738
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,559
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,222
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,617
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    761
  • $1,000,000 or more
    166

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Windham County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Windham County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    8,417
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,060
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,607
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,546
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,811
  • 1980 to 1989
    5,246
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,577
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,051
  • 2010 to 2013
    582
  • 2014 or later
    26

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Windham County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,134
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,618
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,027
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,306

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Windham County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Windham County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Windham County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,271
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,948
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,092
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,189
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,228
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,123
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,197
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    641
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    488
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,126
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    591
  • 90 or more minutes
    418

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Windham County, Vermont in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Windham County, Vermont

We have data for 31 places in Windham County, Vermont. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.