Vermont


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Vermont

The Green Mountain State features mountainous terrain and rural character. Known for dairy farming, maple syrup production, and progressive politics.

Capital: Montpelier

Population: 0.65 million

Electoral Votes: 3

Governor: Phil Scott (Republican)

Largest City: Burlington

State Website: vermont.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

U.S. SENATORS
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
U.S. Senator

Peter Welch
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Becca Balint
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District At-Large
Burlington

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 3/4/1791

Minimum Wage: $13.67

Motto: “Freedom and Unity”

Nickname: The Green Mountain State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 42.8 years

Male: 49.2%

Female: 50.8%

Economic Data

Average Income: $67,674

Income Rank: 13

Poverty Rate: 10.2%

Annual Budget: $7 billion

Largest Private Employer: University of Vermont Medical Center

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $305,000

Average Rent: $1,100

Property Tax Rate: 1.86%

Home Owners: 71.3%

Renters: 28.7%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 92.3%

Some College: 28.8%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 16.4%

Education Ranking: 2

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 7

Crime Rate: 173.2 per 100k

Population Density: 68.8 per sq mi