County · Vermont
Grand Isle County, Vermont
Grand Isle County, Vermont. Grand Isle County had 7,511 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). It holds 7 places (1 city, village or borough, 5 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 50013.
Grand Isle County is one of the 3 counties of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,511
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,293 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,450
Median household income
$97,396
±$12,241 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$394,100
±$24,617 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,425
±$121 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
How many people live in Grand Isle County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,293 residents in Grand Isle County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,511 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,450 over 82 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grand Isle County | Vermont | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,450 | 647,106 | +428 |
| Households | 3,140±155 | 273,416 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.12 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,326±21 | 339,042 | +36 |
Grand Isle County's population since 2000
From 6,901 in 2000 to 7,511 in 2025: up 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Grand Isle County?
Grand Isle County holds 7 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Alburgh with 2,147 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Alburgh | 2,106 | $76,429 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle | 2,086 | $100,846 |
| South Hero | 1,674 | $127,434 |
| North Hero | 939 | $102,143 |
| Alburgh village | 571 | $60,000 |
| Isle La Motte | 488 | $82,500 |
| South Hero CDPGEOID 5066925 | 225 | $98,654 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grand Isle County?
The median resident of Grand Isle County is 48.9 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grand Isle County | Vermont | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9±0.5 | 43.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6%±0.4 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 2.6% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2%±0.8 pts | 89.9% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 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 | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8%±1.1 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.0%±4.0 pts | 43.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.9%±2.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 Grand Isle County earn?
Half of Grand Isle County's 3,140 households earn less than $97,396 a year (±$12,241), against $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $88,102 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grand Isle County | Vermont | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,396±$12,241 | $81,203 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $130,172±$8,881 | $107,852 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,447±$3,535 | $46,500 | +$7,502 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9%±1.8 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±4.5 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±2.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±2.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 Grand Isle County?
Owners occupy 89.9% of Grand Isle County's occupied homes and renters 10.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,100 by its owner (±$24,617). The median renter pays $1,425 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grand Isle County | Vermont | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,100±$24,617 | $316,600 | +$55,905 |
| Median gross rent | $1,425±$121 | $1,234 | +$198 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7%±12.1 pts | 38.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,128±$103 | $1,907 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.9%±2.5 pts | 73.2% | +5.9 pts |
| Housing units | 5,326±21 | 339,042 | +36 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±4.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9%±3.0 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1%±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.2%±2.7 pts | 24.4% | – |
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 Grand Isle County building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units across Grand Isle County in 2025 (21 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grand Isle County get to work?
73.1% of Grand Isle County's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Grand Isle County | Vermont | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±2.0 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1%±3.7 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9%±3.3 pts | 16.9% | +9.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.0 min±1.6 | 23.5 min | −2.4 min |
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 are Grand Isle County's census tracts?
Grand Isle County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $82,500 (Tract 201) to $111,563 (Tract 202).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grand Isle County compare with Vermont's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 14 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 14 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 14 |
| Median household income | 1st of 14 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 14 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 14 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 14 |
| Median age | 2nd of 14 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Grand Isle County 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.