Montpelier is a city located in Washington County Vermont. Montpelier has a 2024 population of 7,964. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Montpelier is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,070 in 2020.
The average household income in Montpelier is $99,700 with a poverty rate of 7.26%. The median age in Montpelier is 43.4 years: 42 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
The city of Montpelier, which was first settled in 1787 and wasn’t incorporated as a city until 1895, is the least populous state capital city in the U.S., with a population of 7,855 people according to the last census taken in 2010.
Despite the low population, the daytime population grows to approximately 21,000 people, as many people in surrounding areas commute to the city limits for work.
Montpelier has seen highs and lows in its population growth throughout the years. The population peaked in 1960 at 8,782. However, these numbers have declined, pushing the population below 8,000 residents in 2010. Recent estimates show that the population is down 4.1% since the last census in 2010.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montpelier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,218 | 89.8% |
| Two or more races | 548 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.07% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,751 | 2.12 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 1,901 | 1.35 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Married | 1,453 | 2.85 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 289 | 3.27 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 108 | 2.78 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 1.82% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 4.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,126 | 34.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,913 | 31.35% |
| High School Graduate | 960 | 15.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.46% |
| Some College | 672 | 11.01% |
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 | 5,491 | 5,352 | 3,660 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 311 | 165 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 183 | 68 |
| Asian | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| Black | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,537 | $68,155 | $52,564 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,167 | $75,924 | $62,869 |
| High School Graduate | $35,503 | $36,956 | $24,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,615 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,893 | $63,250 | $48,289 |
| Some College | $44,390 | $50,417 | $33,516 |
$54,893
Average Earnings
$63,250
Average Male
$48,289
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.81% of Montpelier residents speak only English, while 6.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,994 | 523 | 7.48% |
| Multiple | 548 | 37 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 19 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 134 | 11 | 8.21% |
| Other | 52 | 9 | 17.31% |
7.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.63%
Male Poverty Rate
7.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montpelier is Other, with 17.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montpelier is Hispanic, with 5.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.64% |
| High School | 14.1% |
| Some College | 7.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 76.19% |
| Female Employed | 4.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.85% |
| Male Employed | 3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,379 | $132,464 |
| Households | $79,175 | $99,700 |
| Married Families | $128,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,352 | $66,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
231
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 3.79% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
41.5%
Born in Montpelier
95.16%
Native Born
4.84%
Foreign Born
1.99%
Non Citizen
2.85%
Naturalized
95.16% of Montpelier residents were born in the United States, with 41.5% having been born in Vermont. 1.99% 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 | 7,833 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 7,859 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 7,885 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 7,912 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 7,938 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 7,964 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 7,991 | -44 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 8,035 | -35 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 8,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 8,070 | 692 | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 7,378 | -60 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 7,438 | -54 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 7,492 | -45 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,537 | -69 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 7,606 | -69 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,675 | -65 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 7,740 | -45 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 7,785 | -50 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 7,835 | -15 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 7,850 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,035 | -212 | -2.57% |
| 1990 | 8,247 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 1980 | 8,241 | -368 | -4.27% |
| 1970 | 8,609 | -173 | -1.97% |
| 1960 | 8,782 | 183 | 2.13% |
| 1950 | 8,599 | 593 | 7.41% |
| 1940 | 8,006 | 169 | 2.16% |
| 1930 | 7,837 | 712 | 9.99% |
| 1920 | 7,125 | -731 | -9.3% |
| 1910 | 7,856 | 1,590 | 25.38% |
| 1900 | 6,266 | 2,649 | 73.24% |
| 1890 | 3,617 | -4,216 | -53.82% |