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 $82,502 with a poverty rate of 19.07%. The median age in Winooski is 32.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winooski was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,602 | 81.29% |
| Asian | 917 | 11.29% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 4.86% |
| Two or more races | 170 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
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 | 3,688 | 2.18 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Non Family | 2,280 | 1.49 | 25 | 75 |
| Married | 1,036 | 3.22 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Male | 192 | 3.8 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Female | 180 | 3.25 | 30 | 70 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
35.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 501 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,943 | 35.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,123 | 20.47% |
| High School Graduate | 783 | 14.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 612 | 11.15% |
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 | 4,596 | 4,396 | 2,832 |
| Asian | 596 | 335 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 128 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 105 | 61 |
| Black | 111 | 62 | 20 |
| Islander | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 61.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,315 | $58,693 | $47,991 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,075 | $62,946 | $50,650 |
| High School Graduate | $29,519 | $33,419 | $21,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,413 | $31,780 | $17,422 |
| Overall | $46,196 | $49,318 | $43,790 |
| Some College | $47,279 | $59,967 | $34,408 |
$46,196
Average Earnings
$49,318
Average Male
$43,790
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.54% of Winooski residents speak only English, while 17.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,454 | 989 | 15.32% |
| Asian | 917 | 312 | 34.02% |
| Black | 395 | 155 | 39.24% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 77 | 35% |
| Multiple | 170 | 28 | 16.47% |
| Other | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
19.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
18%
Male Poverty Rate
20.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winooski is Other, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winooski is White, with 15.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.49% |
| High School | 25.16% |
| Some College | 12.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 97.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.62% |
| Male Employed | 9.8% |
| Female Employed | 8.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,870 | $107,205 |
| Households | $69,783 | $82,502 |
| Married Families | $120,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,715 | $65,998 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
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
350
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 152 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 5.41% |
| Asian | 31 | 4.31% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.8%
Labor Force Participation
76.3%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
39.3%
Born in Winooski
86.26%
Native Born
13.74%
Foreign Born
9.62%
Non Citizen
4.12%
Naturalized
86.26% of Winooski residents were born in the United States, with 39.3% having been born in Vermont. 9.62% 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% |