Vermont Statistics

State of Vermont Population, Facts and Symbols

Vermont statistics Known as the Green Mountain State, Vermont is the only New England state not touching the Atlantic Ocean and the second least populated state in America. Vermont was the 14th state in America and is the leading maple syrup producer in the country. Ask us about Vermont or share comments. To feature your Vermont business, contact us.

Vermont Statistics

2006 Vermont Population
Courtesy of the US Census Bureau

Vermont Population: 623,908
Population percent change – April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006: 2.5%
Foreign-born VT Population: 3.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher over age 25: 29.4%
2004 Median Household Income: $44,548

2005 Vermont Demographics

Persons under 5 years old: 5.3%
Persons under 18 yesars old: 21.4%
Persons 65 years & older: 13.3%
Females: 50.8%
Caucasians: 96.7%
African Americans: 0.7%
Hispanics: 1.1%
American Indians & Alaskan Natives: 0.4%
Asians: 1.1%
Native Hawaiians & other Pacific Islanders: *

Vermont Land Area

Land Area in Vermont: 9,249.56 (square miles)
Persons per square mile: 65.8

Vermont State Facts

VT State Nickname: The Green Mountain State
VT State Motto: Freedom and Unity
VT State Bird: Hermit Thrush
VT State Flower: Red Clover
VT State Tree: Sugar Maple
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VT State Mammal: Morgan Horse
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VT State Amphibian: Northern Leopard Frog
VT State Reptile: Painted Turtle
VT State Gemstone: Grossular Garnet
VT State Song: “These Green Mountains”
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VT Cold Water Fish: Brook Trout
VT Warm Water Fish: Walleye Pike
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Vermont Sports Teams

Number of NCAA Teams: 4
Minor League Baseball : Burlington Expos

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Vermont was admitted to the United States on March 4, 1791.

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