42-444: Chittenden County may refer to: Places Chittenden County, Vermont Ships USS Chittenden County (LST-561) , a United States Navy tank landing ship in commission as USS LST-561 from 1944 to 1946 and 1950 to 1955 and as USS Chittenden County from 1955 to 1958 Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
84-542: A county which are not part of any town and have limited self-government (if any, as many are uninhabited). 44°27′N 73°05′W / 44.45°N 73.09°W / 44.45; -73.09 South Burlington South Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont , United States. Along with neighboring Burlington , it is a principal city of the Burlington metropolitan area . As of
126-433: A forest, a children's discovery area, and natural art landmarks. Located in western Chittenden County, South Burlington is bordered by the municipalities of Burlington to the northwest, Winooski and Colchester to the north, Essex to the northeast, Williston to the east, Shelburne to the south, and Shelburne Bay on Lake Champlain to the west. A large portion of Lake Champlain west of Burlington, extending west to
168-620: A satellite campus of Vermont Technical College is in Williston . In the first national survey by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin in 2010, Vermont ranked the highest in the country for health outcomes. The top county in Vermont was Chittenden. Consistent with the rest of New England and other counties in the state of Vermont, the county has little formal county government. Few agencies serve county-wide. One
210-448: A small executive function is mostly consolidated at the state level, with a county sheriff and county sheriff's department. The elected sheriff is Daniel Gamelin. Remaining county government is judicial. The area has no "county taxes". In 2007, median property taxes in the county were $ 3,809, placing it 265th out of 1,817 counties in the nation with populations over 20,000. This was the highest in Vermont. The elected state's attorney
252-472: A walkable downtown for South Burlington. The city is investing in infrastructure to support gathering spaces, mobility and economic vitality. The over 300-acre area targeted to be developed and redeveloped is zoned for mixed-use including residential, commercial, and cultural spaces. The main components under design or construction by the city are a city hall, senior center and public library, streets and parks. Two main streets, Market Street and Garden Street form
294-581: Is Sarah George . In 1828 , Chittenden County voted for National Republican Party candidate John Quincy Adams and in 1832 voted for Henry Clay . From William Henry Harrison in 1836 to Winfield Scott in 1852 , the county voted for the Whig Party candidates. From John C. Frémont in 1856 to Calvin Coolidge in 1924 , the Republican Party had a 68-year winning streak in
336-402: Is a council–manager form of government with five at-large city council members. Budgets must be approved by voters. The city budget for 2021 was $ 26,599,754. The city maintains roads, recreation paths and parks, and recreation, planning and zoning, fire and police departments as will as a city clerk's office and city manager's office. The city clerk is elected by the voters and the city manager
378-470: Is a principal city of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area . As of the census of 2010, the population density was 1,121.2 people per square mile (432.9 people/km ). There were 8,429 housing units at an average density of 507.8 units per square mile (196.1 units/km ). The 2020 census reports there were 20,277 people living in South Burlington. There were 8,764 households and
420-521: Is appointed by the city council. The city also has a sewer (water quality), stormwater, and water utility. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport provides the area with commercial service to major regional hubs and international airports. Despite its name, it is located in South Burlington, although the land it is located on is owned and operated by the neighboring City of Burlington , Vermont's most populous municipality. It originally did not offer scheduled commercial flights to destinations outside
462-1004: Is based at Camp Johnson in the town of Colchester . The Vermont Air National Guard is based at the Burlington Air National Guard Base on the grounds of the international airport in South Burlington . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 619 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 83 square miles (210 km ) (13%) are covered by water. It is the third-smallest county in Vermont by area. Originally, Chittenden County contained parts of other counties. It included all of today's Franklin, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties, and parts of today's Orleans , Washington , and Addison counties. The town of Underhill in Chittenden County
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#1732772216901504-525: Is generally from southeast to northwest. Seven interchanges are within the county; four provide direct access to U.S. Route 2 , which parallels the interstate throughout most of the county. U.S. Route 7 , the county's main north–south surface route, is also directly accessible from two interchanges. The Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization measures traffic, analyzes road conditions, and allocates federal and state funds accordingly. In Vermont, gores and grants are unincorporated portions of
546-614: Is headquartered in the city by the airport. Other important economic forces in South Burlington include the University Mall, Vermont's largest mall, four grocery stores centrally located in City Center, and the Development Plan for City Center. South Burlington is home to a variety of parks that have various walking trails with various amenities for all ages. All parks have parking available. The city government
588-492: Is home to GlobalFoundries ' Burlington Design Center and 200 mm wafer fabrication plant. GlobalFoundries is the largest private employer in the state of Vermont, with approximately 3,000 employees. Burton Snowboards employs 500 people with a payroll of $ 28 million in 2008. One measure of economic activity is retail sales. In 2007, Chittenden led the state with 29% of sales, as measured by sales tax reports. This amounted to US$ 1.52 billion. Four local cities stood among
630-710: Is home to the University of Vermont and Champlain College , which are located in the city of Burlington . Saint Michael's College , the Vermont Center of Southern New Hampshire University , and a branch campus of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Vermont's first pharmacy school) are in the town of Colchester . A branch of the Community College of Vermont is located in Winooski and
672-524: Is home to the highest summit within the state, Mount Mansfield , which has a peak elevation of 4,393 feet (1,339 m) above sea level. 2018 U.S. census estimates In 2018, the county had 164,572 people, and 67,271 households, of which 36.23% had children under age 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.70% were not families. About 24.31% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.72% had someone living alone who
714-517: Is located in the county, as well as its affiliated hospital, the UVM Medical Center (which is Vermont's largest hospital and collectively forms the largest employer in the state along with the university). Vermont's largest private employer ( GlobalFoundries ) and largest airport ( Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport ) are in the localities of Essex Junction and South Burlington, respectively. The Vermont Army National Guard
756-463: Is named for Vermont's first governor and one of the framers of its constitution as an independent republic and later U.S. state, Thomas Chittenden . The county has most of Vermont's fastest growing municipalities. It is one of the three counties that comprise the Burlington metropolitan area , along with the counties of Franklin and Grand Isle to the north and northwest, respectively. The University of Vermont , Vermont's largest university ,
798-467: Is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Vermont . As of the 2020 census , its population was 168,323. The county seat is Vermont's most populous municipality, the city of Burlington . The county has over a quarter of Vermont's population and more than twice the population of Vermont's second-most populous county, Rutland . The county also has more than twice the population density of Vermont's second-most dense county, Washington . The county
840-595: Is the Chittenden County Solid Waste District. In 2008, the solid waste District announced that it would charge trash haulers $ 17/ton for recyclables. Formerly, it was paying $ 7/ton. The global economy has reduced the demand for recycled materials. Interstate 89 crosses Chittenden County initially from east to west, then makes a northward turn in South Burlington to run north along the Lake Champlain shoreline. The full route
882-632: Is the muster point for the Air Wing of the Vermont State Guard . Interstate 89 has two interchanges serving the city. Exit 13 merges with I-189 , which ends at Shelburne Road (U.S. Route 7). The second interchange, Exit 14, is the state of Vermont's largest highway exit and merges onto U.S. Route 2. Exit 14E merges onto Williston Road and Dorset Street in South Burlington. Exit 14W is the main exit into Burlington and becomes Main Street in
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#1732772216901924-529: The 2020 U.S. census , the population was 20,292, making it the second largest city in Vermont. It is home to the headquarters of Ben & Jerry's and the state of Vermont's largest mall, the University Mall . The area of South Burlington was first granted by the Province of New Hampshire as part of Burlington township on June 7, 1763. The Town of Burlington was organized circa 1785. In 1865,
966-467: The New York state line, is also part of South Burlington. The Winooski River runs along the northern edges of the city on its borders with Winooski, Colchester, and Essex. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 29.6 square miles (76.6 km ), of which 16.5 square miles (42.7 km ) is land and 13.1 square miles (33.9 km ), or 44.25%, is water. South Burlington
1008-756: The United States, although it now has a Customs Port of Entry. The name dates to a time when it offered flights to Montreal . From 2011 to 2018, there were seasonal flights to Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto . Bus service is provided by Green Mountain Transit . The airport is the base of the Vermont Air National Guard and an Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) of the Vermont Army National Guard . The airport
1050-513: The average number of persons residing in one household was 2.15. Race and ethnicity as of the Census Population Estimates, July 1, 2022, estimates: The median income for a household in the city in 2021 dollars, 2017-2021 was $ 83,750. 70.9% of people 16 and older in South Burlington are in the labor force. By sector, the labor force in South Burlington is concentrated in a few main sectors: The median household income
1092-424: The central routes through "City Center". These streets include bicycle and walking facilities. Market Street, already completed is lined with trees, and include stormwater infiltration surfaces. Along Market Street mixed-use buildings are in construction primarily for use by lower-level retail and upper-level residential units. In addition, a 7+ acre plot has been redeveloped as a public park, with walking paths through
1134-407: The county by a nearly two-to-one margin in 1992, no Republican has managed 40% of the county's vote. In 2020 , Chittenden was the bluest county in the bluest state, backing Joe Biden by a 55% margin. In gubernatorial elections, Chittenden County is slightly more competitive, as Vermont Republicans are generally far more moderate than at a nationwide level. In the past ten gubernatorial elections,
1176-517: The county has voted for the Republican candidate for governor six times and for the Democratic candidate four times. More recently, incumbent Republican governor Phil Scott won over 69% of the county's votes in the 2024 Vermont gubernatorial election . According to the U.S. Census, the median household income for the years 2007 and 2011 was $ 62,260. The per capita income for the same period
1218-417: The county. In 1928 , Chittenden County was won by Democrat Al Smith , making him the first Democratic candidate to carry the county. The county also voted for Franklin D. Roosevelt in all four of his presidential runs from 1932 to 1944 . During that time, Chittenden County, along with Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, became Democratic enclaves in an otherwise Republican-voting Vermont. The county also
1260-451: The county. In 1984 , Ronald Reagan became the last Republican presidential candidate to win Chittenden County. Since Michael Dukakis won the county in 1988 , it has been won by Democratic candidates, and along with Windham County , has been considered one of the bluest counties in Vermont. In recent years, the GOP has turned in some of its worst showings in memory. Since Bill Clinton won
1302-432: The population were born in a foreign country, and 8% of residents speak a language other than English at home. From 2000 to 2008, residents left Chittenden in high numbers for places outside Vermont. Still, population increased slightly, in part due to immigration from foreign countries. As of the census of 2010, 156,545 people, 61,827 households, and 36,582 families were residing in the county. The population density
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1386-540: The top five areas in the state: 1- Williston, 2-South Burlington, 4-Colchester, and 5-Burlington. In 2008, a vacancy rate for office space reached 11%, and was called "historic." Several school districts are within the county, including Burlington, Winooski, and Chittenden East. Teachers' salaries in 2007–8 varied from lows of $ 33,000 to $ 38,000 annually. Top salaries ranged from $ 66,000 to $ 79,000. Teachers pay from 10 to 20% of their health premiums with many contracts at 12%. School districts include: Chittenden County
1428-505: The unincorporated village of Burlington was chartered as a city. The remaining area of the town of Burlington was incorporated by charter of the State of Vermont as a separate town with the name South Burlington in the same year, 1865. The Town of South Burlington was later incorporated as a city in 1971, becoming the City of South Burlington. The City Center Initiative is a proposal to create
1470-443: Was $ 32,533. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the median income for a household in the county was $ 63,989, and the median income for a family was $ 59,460. Males had a median income of $ 38,541 versus $ 27,853 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 33,281. About 4.90% of families and 8.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.00% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over. Essex Junction
1512-468: Was $ 73,605 in 2019 and 25.2% of families have total annual income between $ 100,000–$ 150,000. The unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.4%. South Burlington has a largely service-based economy. There are 191 businesses in retail trade, mainly concentrated around City Center near Dorset Street and Williston Road. There are 131 establishments in health care and assistance and 116 in professional, scientific, and technical service industries. In 2020, South Burlington
1554-471: Was 2.37, and the average family size was 2.92. The median age was 36.2 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 59,878 and for a family was $ 78,283. Males had a median income of $ 49,991 versus $ 39,213 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 31,095. About 6.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. As in all Vermont counties,
1596-424: Was 291.7 inhabitants per square mile (112.6/km ). There were 65,722 housing units at an average density of 122.5 per square mile (47.3/km ). Of the 61,827 households, 28.8% had children under 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.8% were not families, and 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
1638-459: Was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.06 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 92.30 males. In 2007, census department estimated that Chittenden had the youngest average age in the state, 37.5. This compares with the actual census in 2000 of 34.2 years. In 2008, about 29% of the population lived alone; 59% of households consisted of families, and 38% of men and 35% of women, age 15 or older, have never married. About 6% of
1680-515: Was 65 or older. Average household size was 2.67 and average family size was 3.13. In 2014, the county was 91.7% White, 2.4% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American and Alaska Native, 3.5% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 2.1% two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race made up 2.2% of the population. In the county, age distribution was 18.7% under 18, 15.23% from 18 to 24, 32.05% from 25 to 44, 20.82% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. The median age
1722-487: Was first in the state for gross retail and use sales with $ 1,385,886,972. Real estate, rental, and leasing operations had a sales value of $ 86,976,000 in 2012. Some of the major employers in South Burlington are the Vermont National Guard , GE Healthcare , Ben & Jerry's , Fairpoint Communications , Lane Press, and Halyard Brewing Co. South Burlington is home to CommutAir , a regional airline, and
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1764-499: Was won by Harry S. Truman in 1948 . Dwight D. Eisenhower was able to win back Chittenden County for the Republicans during the 1952 and 1956 elections. The county went to Democratic candidates John F. Kennedy in 1960 , Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 , and Hubert H. Humphrey in 1968 . Incumbent President Richard Nixon carried the county in 1972 , as did Gerald Ford in 1976 . In 1980 , Jimmy Carter narrowly won
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