Montpelier City, Vermont
As of the census of 2000, there were 8035 people in the city, organized into 3739 households, and 1940 families residing in the city. The population density was 784 people per square mile (302.7/km˛), it would be the 34th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Vermont. There were 3899 housing units at an average density of 380.4 per square mile (146.87/km˛). The average household size was 2.09 people, and the average family size was 2.84 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82 males. The median age is 40.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Montpelier City was 38.9 and 41.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 0.65% Black or African American, 0.24% American Indian, 0.82% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.34% from two or more races and 0.39% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37513, it is the 20th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $51818, it is Vermont's 11th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22599, it is Vermont's 11th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $22204, Males had a median income of $26179 versus $19631 for females.
In 2000, 2075 pupils and students, of which 47.81% are male and 52.19% are female, 25.82% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.25% nursery or pri school, 2.84% kindergarten, 40.82% elementary school, 22.8% high school and 28.29% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8035 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8033 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8026 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8038 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8016 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7935 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7965 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7929 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7868 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7795 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7760 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 58 | 51 | 109 |
| Kindergarten | 39 | 20 | 59 |
| Elementary school | 384 | 463 | 847 |
| High school | 231 | 242 | 473 |
| College or graduate school | 280 | 307 | 587 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier city, Vermont | $37513 | $51818 | $22599 |
| Washington County, Vermont | $40972 | $51075 | $21113 |
| Vermont, United States | $40856 | $48625 | $20625 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |