Town · Vermont
Charlotte, Vermont
Charlotte, town, in Chittenden County, Vermont. Charlotte had 3,846 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,912 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,916 (±31). GEOID 5000713300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,846
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,912 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,916 ±31
Median household income
$144,375
±$27,387 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$695,300
±$52,825 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,738
±$803 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Charlotte and what county is it in?
Charlotte is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. It covers 41.3 square miles of land, 95 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Charlotte: East Charlotte (CDP, 169 in 2020) and West Charlotte (CDP, 169 in 2020).
Charlotte is in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Charlotte is the same area as Census Tract 35.01 of Chittenden County: the tract's figures are Charlotte's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Charlotte, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,846 people lived in Charlotte on July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 3,912 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,916 (±31).
| Measure | Charlotte | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,916±31 | 169,758 | +96 |
| Households | 1,807±149 | 71,456 | +345 |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.18 | 2.23 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 2,098±179 | 74,888 | +317 |
Charlotte's population since 2000
From 3,569 in 2000 to 3,846 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Charlotte as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Charlotte?
The median resident of Charlotte is 52.2 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.9%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Charlotte | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2±5.0 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±3.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±4.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 51.1%±4.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.8%±3.4 pts | 85.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5%±5.4 pts | 7.9% | +10.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5%±4.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.7%±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±2.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1%±2.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.2%±9.1 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.9%±7.5 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3%±4.2 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±3.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Charlotte earn?
Half of Charlotte's 1,807 households earn less than $144,375 a year (±$27,387), against $96,759 in Chittenden County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $133,667 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Charlotte | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $144,375±$27,387 | $96,759 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $183,392±$25,876 | $123,772 | – |
| Per capita income | $83,330±$11,348 | $52,322 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7%±2.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9%±4.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3%±6.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5%±5.0 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Charlotte?
Owners occupy 95.5% of Charlotte's occupied homes and renters 4.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $695,300 by its owner (±$52,825). The median renter pays $1,738 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Charlotte | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $695,300±$52,825 | $439,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,738±$803 | $1,646 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.1%±37.1 pts | 40.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,395±$446 | $2,268 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.5%±3.1 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,098±179 | 74,888 | +317 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±25.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.8%±3.5 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1%±3.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.4%±8.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±5.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Charlotte building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Charlotte in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Charlotte work and get to work?
56.9% of Charlotte's workers drive alone and 29.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Charlotte | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9%±5.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 56.9%±8.7 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±4.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±2.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.8%±8.5 pts | 19.8% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±3.7 | 21.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Charlotte?
1 census tract lies mostly in Charlotte (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 35.01Chittenden County | 3,916 | $144,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Charlotte) · Census block assignment files
How does Charlotte compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Charlotte is the 2,907th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 32nd-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Charlotte ranks 1st of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 32nd | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 137th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 202 |
| Median household income | 1st | 198 |
| Per capita income | 1st | 202 |
| Median home value | 1st | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 7th | 187 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th | 200 |
| Median age | 28th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th | 201 |
| Work from home | 7th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 93rd | 202 |
Charlotte's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Charlotte with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Charlotte?
22 of the 57 figures for Charlotte on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Charlotte are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.