Town · Vermont
Shelburne, Vermont
Shelburne, town, in Chittenden County, Vermont. Shelburne had 8,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,717 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,969 (±25). GEOID 5000764300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,717 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,969 ±25
Median household income
$115,963
±$15,767 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$588,100
±$43,906 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,442
±$589 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Shelburne and what county is it in?
Shelburne is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont. It covers 24.3 square miles of land, 318 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Shelburne: Shelburne (CDP, 6,178 in 2020).
Shelburne is in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shelburne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,133 people lived in Shelburne on July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,717 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,969 (±25).
| Measure | Shelburne | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,969±25 | 169,758 | +252 |
| Households | 3,333±206 | 71,456 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.14 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,686±243 | 74,888 | no clear change |
Shelburne's population since 2000
From 6,944 in 2000 to 8,133 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shelburne 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 Shelburne?
The median resident of Shelburne is 50.9 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 29.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.6%. 8.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Shelburne | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9±3.2 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.2%±3.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 42.5%±3.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±4.8 pts | 85.5% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.9%±3.0 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±2.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4%±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±2.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.2%±0.8 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 70.2%±5.0 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.6%±4.6 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3%±3.7 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.0 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 Shelburne earn?
Half of Shelburne's 3,333 households earn less than $115,963 a year (±$15,767), against $96,759 in Chittenden County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $118,350 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shelburne | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,963±$15,767 | $96,759 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $168,867±$20,602 | $123,772 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,818±$7,751 | $52,322 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4%±3.6 pts | 9.7% | +4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1%±8.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5%±3.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6%±1.2 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±3.0 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 Shelburne?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Shelburne's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $588,100 by its owner (±$43,906). The median renter pays $1,442 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shelburne | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $588,100±$43,906 | $439,200 | +$111,945 |
| Median gross rent | $1,442±$589 | $1,646 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0%±13.8 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,659±$248 | $2,268 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9%±6.8 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1%±6.8 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,686±243 | 74,888 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.0%±6.7 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3%±5.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.3%±3.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5%±3.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5%±2.7 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 Shelburne building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Shelburne in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 3.9 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 Shelburne work and get to work?
61.5% of Shelburne's workers drive alone and 31.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Shelburne | Chittenden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±4.8 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 61.5%±7.9 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±3.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.4%±7.4 pts | 19.8% | +24.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±2.4 | 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 Shelburne?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Shelburne (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $114,914 (Tract 34.01) to $116,856 (Tract 34.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 34.01Chittenden County | 5,330 | $114,914 |
| Tract 34.02Chittenden County | 2,639 | $116,856 |
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 Shelburne) · Census block assignment files
How does Shelburne compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shelburne is the 1,524th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 10th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Shelburne ranks 9th 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 | 10th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 10th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 202 |
| Median household income | 9th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 6th | 202 |
| Median home value | 4th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 105th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th | 200 |
| Median age | 39th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 154th | 201 |
| Work from home | 5th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 157th | 202 |
Shelburne's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Shelburne 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 Shelburne?
15 of the 57 figures for Shelburne 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 Shelburne 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.