Colchester town is located in Chittenden County Vermont. Colchester town has a 2024 population of 17,567. Colchester town is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually but its population has increased by 0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Colchester town is $107,585 with a poverty rate of 7.6%. The median age in Colchester town is 35.7 years: 34.1 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colchester town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,627 | 89.06% |
| Two or more races | 897 | 5.11% |
| Black or African American | 440 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 409 | 2.33% |
| Other race | 166 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,959 | 2.29 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 3,094 | 3.07 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 2,966 | 1.26 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 539 | 2.9 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Male | 360 | 3.18 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,018 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,351 | 29.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,854 | 16.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,845 | 24.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 186 | 1.62% |
| Some College | 1,848 | 16.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,205 | 9,694 | 4,537 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 371 | 225 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 346 | 148 |
| Black | 345 | 345 | 189 |
| Asian | 312 | 267 | 133 |
| Other Race | 69 | 69 | 53 |
| Native American | 7 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,463 | $63,328 | $52,198 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,200 | $84,500 | $62,396 |
| High School Graduate | $42,045 | $45,625 | $26,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,237 | $56,053 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,929 | $59,679 | $50,263 |
| Some College | $54,913 | $62,911 | $46,781 |
$56,929
Average Earnings
$59,679
Average Male
$50,263
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.22% of Colchester town residents speak only English, while 8.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,890 | 955 | 6.88% |
| Multiple | 840 | 113 | 13.45% |
| Black | 388 | 95 | 24.48% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 26 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 392 | 18 | 4.59% |
| Native | 7 | 1 | 14.29% |
7.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.83%
Male Poverty Rate
7.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colchester town is Black, with 24.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colchester town is Asian, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.52% |
| High School | 11.27% |
| Some College | 5.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.71% |
| Male Employed | 0.86% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,601 | $131,466 |
| Households | $90,694 | $107,585 |
| Married Families | $123,224 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,721 | $72,406 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
687
Number of Veterans
641
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| Korea | 87 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 35 to 54 | 177 |
| 65 to 74 | 162 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 596 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 16.23% |
| Black | 68 | 15.89% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 5.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.76%
Born in Colchester town
92.42%
Native Born
7.58%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
4.45%
Naturalized
92.42% of Colchester town residents were born in the United States, with 53.76% having been born in Vermont. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,462 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 17,483 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 17,504 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 17,525 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 17,546 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 17,567 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 17,588 | -21 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 17,609 | -25 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 17,634 | 131 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 17,503 | 361 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 17,142 | -177 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 17,319 | -76 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 17,395 | 38 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 17,357 | -45 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 17,402 | 103 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 17,299 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 17,272 | 35 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 17,237 | 38 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 17,199 | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 17,116 | 0 | 0% |