42-548: Essex is a town in Chittenden County , Vermont , United States. Vermont Route 289 crosses the town from east to west. The city of Essex Junction , with a population as of 2020 of 10,590, was located within the town as an incorporated village until 2022. The town was incorporated on June 7, 1763, named after the Earl of Essex . The Village of Essex Junction was formed within the town of Essex on November 15, 1892. The village
84-435: 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 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
126-431: A re-vote. The re-vote was held on January 23, 2007. Those results overturned the merger by 191 votes, rejecting the current merger proposal. An approval result would have triggered a multi-year merger process creating a new "Town of Essex Junction" and replacing the current governments of the town of Essex and the village of Essex Junction. On November 2, 2021, voters in the village of Essex Junction voted to separate from
168-604: 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
252-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
294-562: 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
336-575: Is a weekly newspaper published in town, covering news in Essex and the surrounding communities in Chittenden County. It has a weekly circulation of 8,800 copies. Vermont's Circumferential Highway ( Vermont Route 289 or "The Circ") courses through Essex, and the section within Essex's jurisdiction has been completed. However, further construction of the highway was halted in surrounding communities by court action from environmental protesters . Bus service
378-903: 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
420-575: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
462-525: 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
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#1732868609156504-492: 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
546-679: 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
588-524: 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
630-509: 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
672-515: 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 ,
714-697: Is provided by Green Mountain Transit . Amtrak , the national rail passenger system, provides daily service via its station in neighboring Essex Junction, operating the Vermonter train between St. Albans, Vermont and Washington, D.C. In 2008, a study indicated that the cheapest method for one person to get to New York City from the Burlington area was by train, at $ 48. It was also the longest, taking an estimated 9 hours and 25 minutes. Chittenden County, Vermont Chittenden County ( / ˈ tʃ ɪ t ən d ən / )
756-467: 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
798-632: 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
840-427: The age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09. In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 27.9% under
882-461: The age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 58,441, and the median income for a family was $ 65,794. Males had a median income of $ 45,428 versus $ 27,426 for females. The per capita income for
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#1732868609156924-466: The central portion of the town of Essex; District 8–2, the former village of Essex Junction ; and District 8–3, northern town of Essex and the town of Westford . The town of Essex and the city of Essex Junction continued to share municipal services until July 1, 2023. The Essex Westford School District (EWSD)—unified on July 1, 2017—serves 4,500 Pre-K to grade 12 students in Essex, Essex Junction , and Westford, Vermont . EWSD operates ten schools in
966-407: 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,
1008-505: 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
1050-417: 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
1092-448: 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
1134-462: The east, Williston to the south, and the cities of South Burlington and Essex Junction to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town of Essex in 2010 had a total area of 39.3 square miles (101.8 km), of which 38.8 square miles (100.6 km) was land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km), or 1.26%, was water. The 575 acre Indian Brook Town Conservation Area and 335 acre Saxon Hill Town Forest are located within
1176-432: 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
1218-407: The regional paper misreported the merger failed based solely on results outside the village. The next day the correct results were reported in both the town's paper, and as a correction in the regional paper. On December 6, 2006, a petition to reconsider the merger was submitted to the town. The petition contained signatures totaling more than 5 percent of registered voters, the threshold required for
1260-540: 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
1302-457: The town of Essex, citing an unfair tax burden. The vote was 3,070 to 411 in favor of separation. Essex Junction separated on July 1, 2022. Essex is located in central Chittenden County, bordered on the south by the Winooski River . Neighboring municipalities are Colchester to the west, Milton at the northwest corner, Westford to the north, Underhill at the northeast corner, Jericho to
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1344-481: The town was $ 25,854. About 1.8% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. The Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum is located in Essex. The museum is housed in a former two-room schoolhouse, and includes a collection of costumes, school items, and local memorabilia. Until 2022, Essex comprised three Vermont Legislature districts (seats) within Chittenden County : District 8–1,
1386-573: The town. As of the census of 2010, there were 19,587 people and 7,322 households in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 91.6% non-Hispanic White , 1.5% Black or African American , 3.2% Asian , 0.3% Native American , 0.1% other races , and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 1.7% of the population. The population density was 534 people per square mile (184.4/km). There were 7,170 housing units at an average density of 183.8 per square mile (71.0/km). There were 7,013 households, out of which 38.5% had children under
1428-733: The two towns—Albert D. Lawton Intermediate School, Essex Center for Technology, Essex Elementary School, Essex High School (EHS) , Essex Middle School, Founders Memorial School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Summit Street School, Thomas Fleming School, and Westford School. Previously, the three communities had separate Pre-K to grade 8 school districts that fed the already unified EHS. EWSD provides busing for students in Essex and Westford, as well as students in Essex Junction, who did not have buses prior to 2018. EWSD also provides busing to students from South Hero , Grand Isle , North Hero and Georgia who choose to attend EHS. The Essex Reporter
1470-405: The village and the town, but never passing in both communities. - a requirement by the state legislature for a merger. On November 7, 2006, a merger passed in both the town (as a whole) and village. The town as a whole (including the village) voted once on the merger, while the village, separately, voted in a second ballot to accept the merger if it passed the townwide vote. Complicating the matter,
1512-443: 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
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
1722-403: Was formed to provide additional services (such as sidewalks, water, and sewers) to its residents. The rural areas of the town did not want the services or the needed taxes. As the town outside the village developed, it gradually added its own similar services, and by 1958, merger proposals appeared via voter petition. Over the years, various votes (often contentious) regarding a merger occurred in
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1764-493: 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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