Vergennes is a city located in Addison County Vermont. Vergennes has a 2024 population of 2,569. Vergennes is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Vergennes is $86,174 with a poverty rate of 10.89%. The median age in Vergennes is 45.2 years: 46.2 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vergennes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,431 | 94.92% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 40 | 1.56% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,047 | 2.36 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 463 | 3.06 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.34 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 150 | 2.81 | 52 | 48 |
| Male | 37 | 2.73 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 5.64% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 401 | 21.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 211 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 599 | 31.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 376 | 19.83% |
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 | 1,756 | 1,645 | 578 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 43 | 9 |
| Black | 35 | 32 | 6 |
| Other Race | 30 | 17 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,548 | $46,477 | $46,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,250 | $80,250 | $70,268 |
| High School Graduate | $40,893 | $50,500 | $28,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,566 | $50,167 | $42,036 |
| Some College | $43,167 | $48,438 | $40,625 |
$45,566
Average Earnings
$50,167
Average Male
$42,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.05% of Vergennes residents speak only English, while 4.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,355 | 180 | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 61 | 81.33% |
| Other | 40 | 23 | 57.5% |
| Black | 48 | 23 | 47.92% |
| Multiple | 40 | 12 | 30% |
10.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vergennes is Hispanic, with 81.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vergennes is White, with 7.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.35% |
| High School | 22.71% |
| Some College | 6.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Employed | 5.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,154 | $101,490 |
| Households | $72,171 | $86,174 |
| Married Families | $102,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,268 | $48,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
159
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 7.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
2%
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
51.7%
Born in Vergennes
95.55%
Native Born
4.45%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
2.66%
Naturalized
95.55% of Vergennes residents were born in the United States, with 51.7% having been born in Vermont. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,587 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 2,584 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 2,580 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 2,576 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 2,573 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 2,569 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 2,566 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,565 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 2,567 | 12 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,555 | -44 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 2,599 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 2,597 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 2,610 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 2,614 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 2,629 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,631 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,636 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,633 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,636 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 2,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,741 | 163 | 6.32% |
| 1990 | 2,578 | -9 | -0.35% |