Colchester town, Vermont
Colchester town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Colchester town is a geographic entity located in Chittenden County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,565. The land area covers 36.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,565 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,092 | ±327 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,853 | ±386 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,092 | ±327 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 761 | ±301 |
| Median Home Value | $394,400 | ±$24,630 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,474 | ±$122 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,891 | ±$8,720 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,762 | ±$3,454 |
| Poverty Rate | 7% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,133 | ±305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,900 | ±476 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 17,807 (2024)
ID: 187832
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
PO BOX 55, COLCHESTER VT 05446-0055
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GUS Population: 170,851 (2024)
ID: 135927
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 187, BURLINGTON VT 05402-0187
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Colchester | 09-12 | Colchester, VT | |
| Regular School Colchester | 06-08 | Colchester, VT | |
| Regular School Colchester | 03-05 | Colchester, VT | |
| Regular School Colchester | PK-02 | Colchester, VT | |
| Regular School Colchester | PK-02 | Colchester, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Essex Junction, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fairfax, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fairfax, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Jericho, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Michael's College
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College | 5.0 mi away | One Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439 |
8026542000
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BURNHAM MEMORIAL
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 898 MAIN ST., COLCHESTER, VT, 05446 |
(802) 879-7576
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University of Vermont
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College | 5.5 mi away | 85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT, 05405-0160 |
8026563131
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FLETCHER FREE - NEW NORTH END BRANCH
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1127 NORTH AVE., BURLINGTON, VT, 05408 |
(802) 863-3403
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Champlain College
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College | 5.7 mi away | 163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT, 05401 |
8028602700
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WINOOSKI MEMORIAL
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 32 MALLETTS BAY AVENUE, WINOOSKI, VT, 05404 |
(802) 655-6424
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Advanced Welding Institute
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College Vocational | 8.0 mi away | 2 Green Tree Dr Suite 3, South Burlington, VT, 05403 |
8026600600
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FLETCHER FREE
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 235 COLLEGE ST., BURLINGTON, VT, 05401 |
(802) 863-3403
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O'Briens Aveda Institute
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College Vocational | 9.6 mi away | 400 Cornerstone Dr 220, Williston, VT, 05495 |
8028767044
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MILTON PUBLIC
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 39 BOMBARDIER RD., MILTON, VT, 05468 |
(802) 893-4644
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at S HERO, VT US, located 6.3 miles from Colchester town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8° | 11.3° | 19.6° | 1.94" | 11.4" |
| February | 30.7° | 12.4° | 21.6° | 1.57" | 11.6" |
| March | 40.1° | 21.7° | 30.9° | 2.02" | 10.6" |
| April | 53.8° | 34.1° | 43.9° | 2.66" | 2.2" |
| May | 67.9° | 46.4° | 57.1° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.8° | 55.9° | 66.3° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 61.9° | 71.7° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 60.8° | 70.3° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 53.1° | 62.7° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.0° | 42.1° | 50.1° | 3.74" | 0.1" |
| November | 45.6° | 31.4° | 38.5° | 2.67" | 3.3" |
| December | 34.0° | 20.5° | 27.3° | 2.21" | 10.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Winooski city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Essex Junction city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Milton CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| South Hero CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| South Burlington city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000714875. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.