Demographics — Vermont
Vermont Demographics 2026
Population 647K — D+30 state. How the composition of Vermont's electorate shapes its consistent partisan outcomes.
91%
White Non-Hispanic
3%
Hispanic / Latino
2%
Black / African Am.
40%
College Educated
Key Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Vermont | National Avg | Political Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Non-Hispanic | 91% | 59% | Varies by state |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3% | 19% | Growing D lean nationally |
| Black / African American | 2% | 13% | D+75 to D+85 nationally |
| Asian American | 2% | 6% | D+40 to D+60 nationally |
| College-educated adults | 40% | 33% | Strongly D post-2016 |
| Urban population | 39% | 83% | More urban = more D |
| Median household income | $63,477 | $74,580 | Economic anxiety driver |
Demographic Analysis
Vermont is the only state with an Independent senator (Bernie Sanders) who caucuses with Democrats. Gov. Phil Scott (R) is a moderate Republican who has won multiple terms in a state that otherwise votes D+30 for president — a rare case of split-ticket voting based on incumbent popularity.
In presidential elections, Vermont's demographic composition produces consistent D+30 outcomes. The state's New England character, economic base in Healthcare, Education, Tourism/Skiing, Agriculture (dairy, maple syrup), Green Energy, and urban-rural split all reinforce this partisan pattern heading into 2026.