Winooski is a city located in Chittenden County Vermont. Winooski has a 2024 population of 8,320. Winooski is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,044 in 2020.
The average household income in Winooski is $87,282 with a poverty rate of 14.34%. The median age in Winooski is 32.7 years: 31.4 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winooski was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,435 | 78.49% |
| Asian | 932 | 11.37% |
| Black or African American | 373 | 4.55% |
| Two or more races | 294 | 3.59% |
| Other race | 142 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.11% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,841 | 2.12 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Non Family | 2,375 | 1.4 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Married | 1,077 | 3.2 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Male | 216 | 3.55 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 173 | 3.45 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
38.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 2.64% |
| Associates Degree | 468 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,023 | 36.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,104 | 19.85% |
| High School Graduate | 811 | 14.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 322 | 5.79% |
| Some College | 688 | 12.37% |
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 | 4,512 | 4,335 | 2,815 |
| Asian | 620 | 390 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 188 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 147 | 99 |
| Black | 133 | 89 | 25 |
| Other Race | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Islander | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 95.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,457 | $57,321 | $51,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,853 | $66,842 | $53,775 |
| High School Graduate | $36,989 | $43,214 | $35,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,816 | $45,344 | $19,028 |
| Overall | $49,840 | $51,681 | $46,949 |
| Some College | $51,842 | $54,409 | $35,250 |
$49,840
Average Earnings
$51,681
Average Male
$46,949
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.56% of Winooski residents speak only English, while 16.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,293 | 774 | 12.3% |
| Black | 373 | 162 | 43.43% |
| Asian | 932 | 129 | 13.84% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 78 | 31.45% |
| Multiple | 294 | 35 | 11.9% |
| Other | 66 | 17 | 25.76% |
14.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.7%
Male Poverty Rate
16.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winooski is Black, with 43.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winooski is Multiple, with 11.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.98% |
| Some College | 15.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.22% |
| High School | 5.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 9.3% |
| Female Employed | 7.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,897 | $109,859 |
| Households | $77,020 | $87,282 |
| Married Families | $122,596 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,181 | $69,613 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
329
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 197 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 5.11% |
| Asian | 34 | 4.72% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.4%
Labor Force Participation
80%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
38.46%
Born in Winooski
85.69%
Native Born
14.31%
Foreign Born
8.67%
Non Citizen
5.64%
Naturalized
85.69% of Winooski residents were born in the United States, with 38.46% having been born in Vermont. 8.67% 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 | 8,665 | 69 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 8,596 | 69 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 8,527 | 69 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 8,458 | 69 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 8,389 | 69 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 8,320 | 69 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 8,251 | -79 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 8,330 | -36 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 8,366 | 322 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8,044 | 703 | 9.58% |
| 2019 | 7,341 | 39 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 7,302 | 30 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 7,272 | 104 | 1.45% |
| 2016 | 7,168 | -50 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 7,218 | 17 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 7,201 | -34 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 7,235 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 7,245 | -35 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 7,280 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 7,262 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,561 | -88 | -1.32% |
| 1990 | 6,649 | 331 | 5.24% |
| 1980 | 6,318 | -991 | -13.56% |
| 1970 | 7,309 | -111 | -1.5% |
| 1960 | 7,420 | 686 | 10.19% |
| 1950 | 6,734 | 698 | 11.56% |
| 1940 | 6,036 | 728 | 13.72% |
| 1930 | 5,308 | 376 | 7.62% |
| 1920 | 4,932 | 412 | 9.12% |
| 1910 | 4,520 | 737 | 19.48% |
| 1900 | 3,783 | 124 | 3.39% |
| 1890 | 3,659 | 826 | 29.16% |
| 1880 | 2,833 | -5,832 | -67.31% |