Montpelier, VT Demographics
A map of Montpelier's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,038 | 87.2% |
Multiracial | 399 | 4.9% |
Hispanic | 253 | 3.1% |
Asian | 211 | 2.6% |
Black | 87 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 86 | 1.1% |
Montpelier, Vermont had a population of 8,074 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 1.1% Black, 2.6% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montpelier, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Montpelier's White Population
7,038 residents of Montpelier identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Montpelier roughly similar to the White share of the population of Vermont (89.1% White). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is ranked #158 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Montpelier is more White than neighboring Worcester (79.2% White), and Plainfield (83.5% White). Montpelier is less White than neighboring East Montpelier (87.9% White), Barre (87.3% White), and South Barre (90.9% White).
Montpelier's Black Population
87 residents of Montpelier identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montpelier roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Vermont (1.3% Black). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is ranked #40 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Montpelier is more Black than neighboring East Montpelier (0.9% Black), Worcester (0.8% Black), and South Barre (0.8% Black). Montpelier is less Black than neighboring Barre (1.6% Black), and Plainfield (3.1% Black).
Montpelier's Asian Population
211 residents of Montpelier identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montpelier roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Vermont (1.8% Asian). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Montpelier is more Asian than neighboring East Montpelier (0.9% Asian), Barre (0.9% Asian), Worcester (0% Asian), South Barre (1.3% Asian), and Plainfield (2.4% Asian).
Montpelier's Hispanic Population
253 residents of Montpelier identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montpelier roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Vermont (2.4% Hispanic). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Montpelier is more Hispanic than neighboring Worcester (1.7% Hispanic), and Plainfield (2.4% Hispanic). Montpelier is less Hispanic than neighboring East Montpelier (5.6% Hispanic), and Barre (3.5% Hispanic).
Montpelier's Native American/Other Population
86 residents of Montpelier identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montpelier roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Vermont (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is ranked #34 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Montpelier is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Montpelier (0% Native American/Other), South Barre (0.5% Native American/Other), and Plainfield (0.5% Native American/Other). Montpelier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barre (1.2% Native American/Other), and Worcester (1.7% Native American/Other).
Montpelier's Multiracial Population
399 residents of Montpelier identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montpelier roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Vermont (4.6% Multiracial). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Montpelier is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Montpelier is more Multiracial than neighboring East Montpelier (4.7% Multiracial), and South Barre (3.4% Multiracial). Montpelier is less Multiracial than neighboring Barre (5.5% Multiracial), Worcester (16.7% Multiracial), and Plainfield (8.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.