Town · Vermont
Middlebury, Vermont
Middlebury, town, in Addison County, Vermont. Middlebury had 9,208 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,152 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,175 (±22). GEOID 5000144350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,208
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,152 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,175 ±22
Median household income
$86,169
±$15,744 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$409,700
±$30,083 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,156
±$113 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Middlebury and what county is it in?
Middlebury is a town in Addison County, Vermont. It covers 39.2 square miles of land, 233 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Middlebury: Middlebury (CDP, 7,304 in 2020) and East Middlebury (CDP, 426 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Middlebury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,208 people lived in Middlebury on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, in line with Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 9,152 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,175 (±22).
| Measure | Middlebury | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,175±22 | 37,664 | +514 |
| Households | 2,795±168 | 14,966 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.13 | 2.30 | +0.17 |
| Housing units | 3,210±156 | 17,617 | no clear change |
Middlebury's population since 2000
From 8,183 in 2000 to 9,208 in 2025: up 12.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Middlebury 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 Middlebury?
The median resident of Middlebury is 31.8 years old; 11.6% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.2%. 7.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Middlebury | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.8±3.7 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.6%±1.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±1.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 47.3%±2.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2%±1.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2%±3.0 pts | 89.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2%±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.2%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±2.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9%±2.2 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.4%±5.0 pts | 43.6% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.2%±4.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.0%±3.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 12.7%±2.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 Middlebury earn?
Half of Middlebury's 2,795 households earn less than $86,169 a year (±$15,744), against $89,639 in Addison County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $72,553 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middlebury | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,169±$15,744 | $89,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,898±$9,521 | $110,233 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,180±$2,605 | $44,917 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±2.9 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±5.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±3.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.6 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±3.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Middlebury?
Owners occupy 65.1% of Middlebury's occupied homes and renters 34.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,700 by its owner (±$30,083). The median renter pays $1,156 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middlebury | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,700±$30,083 | $361,200 | +$102,273 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156±$113 | $1,177 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6%±12.3 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,053±$183 | $2,024 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.1%±5.1 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.9%±5.1 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,210±156 | 17,617 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±6.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.8%±5.1 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6%±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.6%±4.3 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.9%±4.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Middlebury building?
Builders took permits for 72 new housing units in Middlebury in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 7.8 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 Middlebury work and get to work?
53.5% of Middlebury's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Middlebury | Addison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.1%±3.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 53.5%±5.2 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 19.9%±3.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8%±3.8 pts | 17.4% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.7 min±1.7 | 23.6 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 Middlebury?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Middlebury (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,313 (Tract 9608) to $96,429 (Tract 9607).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9608Addison County | 5,161 | $71,313 |
| Tract 9607Addison County | 4,014 | $96,429 |
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 Middlebury) · Census block assignment files
How does Middlebury compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Middlebury is the 1,340th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 8th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Middlebury ranks 71st 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 | 8th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th | 202 |
| Median household income | 71st | 198 |
| Per capita income | 175th | 202 |
| Median home value | 31st | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 86th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd | 200 |
| Median age | 193rd | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 162nd | 201 |
| Work from home | 59th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 194th | 202 |
Middlebury's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Middlebury 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 Middlebury?
10 of the 57 figures for Middlebury 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 Middlebury 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.