Ranking of Vermont Cities and Places By the Poverty Rate of the Black or African American Alone Racial Group in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on March 18, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Poverty Rate for the Black or African American Alone racial group in Vermont was 20.29%. Among all Vermont cities and places with a population of at least 10K, the Black or African American Alone racial group had the highest poverty rate in Burlington city (38.14%), followed by South Burlington city (13.36%), and Rutland city (13%). On the other hand, the Black or African American Alone racial group had the lowest poverty rate in the following 3 cities: Essex Junction village (0%), Rutland city (13%), and South Burlington city (13.36%).

The chart below shows the top 4 Vermont cities and places with a population of 10K+, where the Black or African American Alone racial group had high poverty rate, and the table below shows all Vermont cities and places with a population of 10K+.

You can see similar ranking for other racial and ethnicity groups in Vermont.

You can also see similar information for other states and for the United States.

Data Source: US Census Bureau.
Ranking of Vermont Cities and Places By the Poverty Rate of the Black or African American Alone Racial Group in 2021
Burlington city
South Burlington city
Rutland city
Essex Junction village
Ranking of Vermont Cities and Places By the Poverty Rate of the Black or African American Alone Racial Group in 2021
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Rank City Poverty Rate (%)
1 Burlington city 38.14
2 South Burlington city 13.36
3 Rutland city 13.00
4 Essex Junction village 0.00