History of Vermont in Timeline
Vermont, a landlocked state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States, borders Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Quebec. With an estimated population of 648,493, it is the second-least populated U.S. state and the sixth-smallest by area. Montpelier, its capital, is the least populous state capital, and Burlington is the least populous most populous city of any state.
1900: Peak of European Immigration
European immigration to Vermont peaked between 1890 and 1900. During this time, Italian and Scottish women often operated boarding houses to support their families and integrate new residents into the culture.
July 4, 1911: Highest Recorded Temperature on July 4, 1911
The highest recorded temperature in Vermont was 105 °F (41 °C) in Vernon on July 4, 1911.
1927: The Great Vermont Flood of 1927
The Great Vermont Flood of 1927 resulted in 84 deaths and widespread damage to the state's infrastructure.
1931: Passage of Eugenics Law in 1931
In 1931, Vermont became the 29th state to pass a eugenics law, leading to the sterilization of some patients in institutions and persons identified as degenerate or unfit.
December 30, 1933: Lowest Recorded Temperature on December 30, 1933
The lowest recorded temperature in Vermont was −50 °F (−46 °C) in Bloomfield on December 30, 1933, tying with Big Black River in 2009 for the lowest temperature recorded in New England.
1941: Sterilizations performed by 1941
Most of the sterilizations were completed between 1931 and 1941 under Vermont's eugenics law, disproportionately affecting women and poor, unwed mothers.
1947: Vermont Dairy Farms in 1947
In 1947, there were 11,206 dairy farms operating in Vermont.
1947: Decline in Dairy Farms
The 95% decrease in dairy farms in Vermont between 1947 and 2021 means that preservation of dairy barns has increasingly become a matter of preserving historic legacy rather than meeting a basic need of an agricultural economy.
1952: Highest Ranked Earthquake in 1952
In 1952, Vermont experienced its highest ranked earthquake, with a Richter magnitude scale of 6.0, based in Canada.
1963: Parts of Vermont declared federal disaster areas
Starting in 1963, parts of Vermont have been declared federal disaster areas on multiple occasions.
1964: Lyndon B. Johnson carries Vermont
In 1964, Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson became the first of his party to carry Vermont in a presidential election.
1964: Reynolds v. Sims Decision in 1964
In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Reynolds v. Sims mandated "one man, one vote" redistricting, leading to significant political apportionment changes in Vermont.
1964: Democrat Bill Clinton
Vermont has voted Democratic in every presidential election since Democrat Bill Clinton in 1964.
1968: Vermont Outlaws Billboards
In 1968, Vermont outlawed the use of billboards for advertisement along its roads, being one of only four states in the U.S. to do so.
1969: Reintroduction of Wild Turkeys in 1969
Sixteen wild turkeys were reintroduced to Vermont in 1969 after being eradicated by the mid-19th century.
1970: Land Use and Development Law (Act 250) passed
In 1970, Vermont passed the Land Use and Development Law (Act 250) to discourage suburban sprawl and limit major growth to already developed areas.
1970: Vermont's Population in 1970
In 1970, the population of Vermont was recorded at 444,732.
1970: Shrubland bird Decline since 1970
Since 1970, reduction of farmland has resulted in reduced environment for, and resulted in a decline in, numbers of various shrubland birds.
1970: Sterilizations Recorded as late as 1970
Sterilizations under Vermont's eugenics law, were recorded as late as 1970.
1973: Flood of 1973
In 1973, a flood covered many of Vermont's roads in the southeast.
1973: Sage City Symphony formed
Since 1973 the Sage City Symphony, formed by composer Louis Calabro, has performed in the Bennington area.
1974: University of Vermont abolishes football team
In 1974, the University of Vermont abolished its intercollegiate football team, the Vermont Catamounts.
June 1976: High Unemployment Rate
In June 1976, Vermont reached a modern high unemployment rate of 9%.
1980: Vermont's Population Increase in 1980
By 1980, Vermont's population had increased by over 65,000 to 511,456, marking a 15% increase. This was the largest population increase in Vermont since the Revolutionary War.
1980: Employment Growth
From 1980 to 2000, employment in Vermont grew by 3.4%, compared to a national increase of 4.6%.
1980: Price for a Cord of Wood
In 1980, the price for a cord of wood was $50; in 2017, it was $25.
1985: Wine Industry in Vermont Started
The wine industry in Vermont started in 1985.
1988: Vermont voted Republican
From 1856 to 1988, Vermont voted Democratic only once, in Lyndon B. Johnson's landslide victory of 1964 against Barry M. Goldwater.
1988: Vermont votes Republican in presidential election
In 1988, Vermont voted Republican in the presidential election. From 1856 (the first presidential election after the Republican Party's founding) to 1988, Vermont voted Republican in every presidential election except 1964.
1988: Vermont Composers Consortium formed
In 1988, a number of Vermont-based composers including Gwyneth Walker formed the Vermont Composers Consortium.
1988: Vermont Voted for Democrats in 1988
Since 1988, Vermont has consistently voted for Democrats in national elections.
1990: Bernie Sanders elected to House of Representatives
In 1990 Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, was elected to Vermont's lone seat in the House as an independent.
1990: Overweight and obese adults at 40.7%
In 1990, the combined figures for overweight and obese adults in Vermont was 40.7%.
1991: Balanced budget every year since 1991
Although Vermont is the only state in the union not to have a balanced-budget requirement, it has had a balanced budget every year since 1991.
1992: Bill Clinton a 16-point margin in 1992
After narrowly supporting George H. W. Bush in 1988, it gave Democrat Bill Clinton a 16-point margin in 1992
1992: Vermont votes Democratic in presidential election
Since 1992, Vermont has voted Democratic in every presidential election.
1993: Adult obesity rate at 12%
In 1993, the obesity rate for adults in Vermont was 12%.
1994: Wood Product Prices
In 1994, the price of a thousand board feet of wood was $300, the same as it was in 2017. The price of wood chips has halved in the same time frame.
1995: State bans spreading of manure to protect water
In 1995, the state of Vermont banned the spreading of manure from December 15 to April 1, to prevent run-off and protect the water.
1997: Acres Devoted to Apple Growing
In 1997, approximately 3,700 acres were devoted to apple growing in Vermont.
1997: Air drops of rabies bait for raccoons begin
In 1997, the state of Vermont started air drops of rabies bait for raccoons in cooperation with neighboring states and Canada.
1998: Ospreys Began to Reappear in 1998
Ospreys began to reappear in Vermont in 1998.
1999: State Fruit and State Pie
In 1999, apples and apple pie were named the official state fruit and state pie, respectively, in Vermont.
1999: Vermont Supreme Court rules on same-sex marriage
In 1999, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in Baker v. Vermont that the state must either allow same-sex marriage or provide a "separate, but equal" status for them.
February 2000: Low Unemployment Rate
In February 2000, Vermont measured a modern low unemployment rate of 2.4%.
2000: Housing Units Classified for Seasonal Use
According to the 2000 census, almost 15% of all housing units in Vermont were vacant and classified as 'for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use,' the second-highest percentage nationwide, after Maine.
2000: Employment Growth
From 2000 to 2006, employment in Vermont grew by 7.5%.
2000: Introduction of Civil Unions in 2000
In 2000, Vermont became the first state to introduce civil unions.
2000: Vermont Child Health Improvement Program
In 2000, Vermont implemented the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program to improve preventive services and management of chronic conditions.
2000: Health care spending at $2.3 billion
In 2000, health care spending in Vermont was $2.3 billion.
2000: Skier and Snowboarder Visits
In 2000, there were 4,579,719 skier and snowboarder visits to Vermont.
2001: Skier and Snowboarder Visits
In 2000-2001, there were 4,579,719 skier and snowboarder visits to Vermont.
2002: Twin State playoffs begin
Annually since 2002, high school statewide all stars compete against New Hampshire in ten sports during "Twin State" playoffs.
2002: Incorrect State Report on Abenaki People in 2002
In 2002, the State of Vermont incorrectly reported that the Abenaki people had migrated north to Quebec by the end of the 17th century.
2003: Dairy Farms in 2003
In 2003, there were less than 1,500 dairy farms in Vermont.
2004: Cost-Effective Road Maintenance Ranking Decline
A 2005-06 study ranked Vermont 37th out of the states for 'cost-effective road maintenance', a decline of thirteen places since 2004-05.
2004: John Kerry
Since 2004, Vermont has been one of the Democrats' most loyal states. It gave John Kerry his fourth-largest margin of victory in the presidential campaign against George W. Bush.
2005: Cost-Effective Road Maintenance Ranking
A 2005 study ranked Vermont 37th out of the states for 'cost-effective road maintenance'.
2005: Volunteerism Rate
For the period of 2005 to 2008, Vermont ranked ninth in the country for volunteerism, with 35.6% of the population volunteering.
2005: 9.8% of Vermonters without medical insurance
In 2005, 9.8% of Vermonters did not have medical insurance. This number decreased in the following years.
2005: Visitor Trips and Spending
In 2005, an estimated 13.4 million trips were made to Vermont, with visitors spending $1.57 billion.
2005: Vermont Named Smartest State
Vermont was named the nation's smartest state in 2005.
2006: Vermont Worker Statistics
As of 2006, Vermont had 305,000 workers, with eleven percent unionized. Government jobs, including federal, state, and local, accounted for 52,000 out of a workforce of 299,200.
2006: Employment Growth and Real Wages
From 1980 to 2000, employment in Vermont grew by 3.4%. In 2006, real wages in the state were $33,385 in constant dollars.
2006: State Testing Standards
In 2006, Vermont was named the nation's smartest state. Also in 2006, a gap between state and national testing standards was identified, favoring state standards by an average of 30%, ranking Vermont 11th-best in the nation.
2006: Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals in 2006
In 2006, Vermont was one of the first states in the United States to adopt greenhouse gas emissions goals.
2006: Vermont Expos become Vermont Lake Monsters
In 2006, the Vermont Expos were renamed the Vermont Lake Monsters.
2006: Dairy Farms in 2006
In 2006, there were 1,138 dairy farms in Vermont.
2006: Republican governor Douglas wins all counties but Windham in the 2006 election
In the 2006 election, Republican Governor Douglas won all counties in Vermont except Windham.
2006: Vermont Frost Heaves established in Barre and Burlington
In the fall of 2006, the Vermont Frost Heaves were established in Barre and Burlington.
2007: High School Graduation Rates
Education Week ranked Vermont second in high school graduation rates for 2007.
2007: Sanders becomes the state's junior Senator
In 2007, Bernie Sanders became the state's junior Senator.
2007: Moody's gives top bond credit rating to Vermont
In 2007, Moody's gave its top bond credit rating (Aaa) to the state of Vermont.
2007: Vermont counties among highest for property taxes
In 2007, Vermont counties were among the highest in the country for property taxes. Chittenden ($3,809 median), Windham ($3,412), Addison ($3,352), and Windsor ($3,327) ranked in the top 100, out of 1,817 counties in the nation with populations greater than 20,000. Twelve of the state's 14 counties stood in the top 20%.
2007: Vermont ranked among best five states for preventing premature death
In 2007, Vermont was ranked among the best five states in the country for preventing "premature death" in people under 75 years of age. The rate of survival was twice that of the five lowest performing states.
2007: Highway Safety Ranking
In 2007, Vermont was ranked the third safest state for highway fatalities. One third of these fatal crashes involved a drunken driver. On average, 20–25 people die each year from drunk driving incidents, and 70–80 people are in fatal car crashes in the state.
2007: Vermont ranked 14th highest in state and local taxation
In 2007, Vermont was the 14th highest out of 50 states and the District of Columbia for state and local taxation, with a per capita load of $3,681. The national average was $3,447.
2007: Lumber Kilns in Windham County
In 2007, Windham County contained the largest concentration of kilns for drying lumber east of the Mississippi River.
2007: U.S. Government List of Test Scores
In 2007, a U.S. Government list of test scores showed Vermont white fourth graders performed 25th in the nation for reading (229) and 26th for math (247). White eighth graders scored 18th for math (292) and 12th for reading (273).
2007: Food Stamp Usage in Vermont
In 2007, about 80% of the 68,000 Vermonters who qualified for food stamps received them. Also, 40% of seniors 75 years or older lived on annual incomes of $21,660 or less.
2007: Record Milk Prices in Vermont
In 2007, dairy farmers in Vermont received a record $23.60 for 100 pounds (45 kg) (11.63 gallons at $2.03/gallon) of milk.
2007: Rabies cases peak
In 2007, known rabies cases in raccoons in Vermont peaked at 165.
2007: EPA cites Chittenden and Bennington counties for smog
In 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency cited Chittenden and Bennington counties in Vermont as having 70 parts per billion of smog, which is undesirable.
2007: State takes in over $14 million from liquor sales
In 2007, the Vermont Department of Liquor Control took in over $14 million from the sale and distribution of liquor.
2007: Vermont Frost Heaves win ABA national championship
In 2007, the Vermont Frost Heaves won the American Basketball Association national championship.
2007: House of Representatives rejects assisted suicide measure
In 2007, the Vermont's House of Representatives rejected a measure which would have legalized assisted suicide for the terminally ill, by a vote of (82–63).
2007: Volunteerism rate in Vermont
The rate of volunteerism in Vermont was eighth in the nation with 37% in 2007. The state stood first in New England.
2008: Barack Obama
In 2008, Vermont gave Barack Obama his third-largest margin of victory.
2008: Snowmobiling Clubs and Trails
In 2008, Vermont had 35,000 members of 138 snowmobiling clubs, maintaining 6,000 miles of trail and generating 'hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business.'
2008: Uninsured Motorists Ranking
In 2008, Vermont was the fifth best state for fewest uninsured motorists at 6%.
2008: Health care coverage and costs in Vermont
In 2008, about 100,000 Vermonters received health care through federal programs such as Medicare, Tri-Care, and the Veteran's Administration. Approximately 7.6% of Vermonters lacked medical insurance, a decrease from 9.8% in 2005. The Vermont Health Access Program for low-income, uninsured adults cost from $7 to $49 per month, and the "Catamount Health" premium assistance program was also available. 16.9% of residents 18 to 35 were uninsured, the highest group.
2008: Vermont Frost Heaves win ABA national championship
In 2008, the Vermont Frost Heaves won the American Basketball Association national championship.
2008: Decline in Milk Prices in Vermont
In 2008, the price for milk in Vermont dropped to $17 ($1.46/gallon). The average dairy farm produced 1.3 million pounds of milk annually.
2008: Top 1% provide 30% of income tax revenue
In 2008, the top 1% of Vermont residents provided 30% of the income tax revenue; around 2,000 people had sufficient income to be taxed at the highest marginal rate of 9.5%.
2008: Nonprofit Organizations
In 2008, there were 2,682 nonprofit organizations in Vermont with $2.8 billion in revenue.
2008: Parts of Vermont declared federal disaster areas
Through 2008, parts of the state have been declared federal disaster areas on 28 occasions since 1963.
April 2009: Legislature overrides veto to allow same-sex marriage
In April 2009, the Vermont state legislature overrode Governor Jim Douglas's veto to allow same-sex marriage, making Vermont the first state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage through legislation.
September 2009: Same-sex couples can marry in Vermont
In September 2009, Vermont became the fourth state in which same-sex couples could marry.
2009: Vacation Home Ownership in Ludlow
According to one estimate, as of 2009, 84% of all houses in Ludlow, Vermont, were owned by out-of-state residents.
2009: Wild Turkey Population Estimate in 2009
By 2009, the reintroduced wild turkey population in Vermont had grown to an estimated 45,000.
2009: Motorist Insurance Rates
In 2009, 93% of Vermont motorists were insured, tying with Pennsylvania for the highest percentage.
2009: Lowest Temperature Recorded in New England in 2009
In 2009, Big Black River, recorded a verified −50 °F (−46 °C), tying with Bloomfield's record on December 30, 1933, for the lowest temperature recorded in New England.
2009: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in 2009
In 2009, Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action.
2009: Number of Captive Insurance Companies
In 2009, Vermont had 560 captive insurance companies.
2009: Vermont ranks sixth best for adults in obesity
In 2009, Vermont ranked sixth from best for adults in obesity, however, 22% of adults were still obese, with a rate of 27% for children aged 10–17. The children's obesity ranking was ninth best in the nation.
2009: State Attains High Worker Number
In 2009, Vermont reached a high of 361,290 workers.
2009: Vermont ranked second in the nation for safety
In 2009, Vermont was ranked second in the nation for safety, based on crime statistics on violence.
2009: Vermont's Role in Captive Insurance
In 2009, Vermont was the world's third-largest domicile for captive insurance companies, following Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
2009: Health care spending rises to $4.8 billion, adult day care most expensive
In 2009, health care spending in Vermont increased to $4.8 billion. Also in 2009, adult day care services cost more in Vermont than any other state—$150 daily.
2009: Vermont Barn Census Organized
In 2009, the Vermont Barn Census was organized by educational and nonprofit state and local historic preservation programs to record the number, condition, and features of barns throughout Vermont.
2009: Skier and Snowboarder Visits
In 2009, there were 4,125,082 skier and snowboarder visits to Vermont.
2010: Vermont Electricity Costs
As of 2010, Vermont had the lowest wholesale electricity costs in New England.
2010: Population Growth Between 2010 and 2020
Between 2010 and 2020, Chittenden County experienced the most rapid population growth, with a 7.5% increase.
2010: Ospreys No Longer Endangered in 2010
By 2010, ospreys were no longer endangered in the state of Vermont.
2010: Skier and Snowboarder Visits
In 2009-2010, there were 4,125,082 skier and snowboarder visits to Vermont, a rise from recent years.
2010: Number of Captive Insurance Companies
In 2010, Vermont had 900 captive insurance companies.
2010: Deer Population in Vermont
In 2010, Vermont had approximately 141,000 deer, within the range of government goals, but their uneven distribution could reduce timber growth when exceeding 10-15 per square mile.
2010: Highway Statistics
In 2010, Vermont owned 2,840 miles of highway. 2.5% of the highways were listed as 'congested'. The highway fatality rate was one per 100,000,000 miles. The highways cost $28,669 per mile to maintain, and 34.4% of its 2,691 bridges were rated deficient or obsolete.
2010: Health Outcomes Ranking
In 2010, Vermont was ranked the highest in the country for health outcomes.
2010: Vermont Well-Being Ranking
In 2010, Vermont was the sixth highest ranked state for Well-Being in a study by Gallup and Healthways. Also, in 2010, the state stood third in physical well-being of children.
2010: Vermont Hospitals Billed and Collected Amounts
In 2010, Vermont's hospitals billed patients $3.76 billion and collected $2 billion. 92,000 people were enrolled in Medicare at the time.
2010: Vermont Tied as Most Costly State for Manufacturers
In 2010, a University of Connecticut study indicated that Vermont, along with Rhode Island and New Hampshire, were the most expensive states in the U.S. for manufacturers.
2010: Real Wages Remain Constant
In 2010, real wages in Vermont remained at $33,385 in constant dollars.
2010: Overweight and obese adults rise to 58.4%
In 2010, the combined figures for overweight and obese adults in Vermont rose to 58.4%.
2010: Maple Syrup Producers
There were about 2,000 maple products producers in 2010.
2011: Food Stamp Usage in Vermont
In 2011, 15.2% of Vermonters received food stamps, compared to 14.8% nationally.
2011: Educational Attainment Statistics
In 2011, 91% of Vermont's population had graduated from high school, compared to 85% nationally. Almost 34% had at least an undergraduate degree, compared to 28% nationally.
2011: Social Security Benefits in Vermont
In 2011, 91,000 seniors in Vermont received an annual average of $14,000 from Social Security, which was 59% of the average senior's income. This contributed $1.7 billion to the state's economy.
2011: Medicare Spending on Health Care in Vermont
In 2011, Medicare spent $740 million on healthcare within Vermont.
2011: Vermont leads nation in young people consuming alcohol
In 2011, Vermont led the nation in the rate of young people who had consumed alcohol in the past month; one-third of people aged 11 through 20. One-fifth of that group had binged during that time. The state was second for the use of marijuana by young people; 30% of adults 18 to 25 in the past month.
2011: Child Health System Performance and Prematurity Report Card Ranking
In 2011, Vermont ranked third in the nation in child health system performance. The March of Dimes gave Vermont an "A", ranking it number one in the country on its Prematurity Report Card.
2011: Vermont residents ranked as healthiest
In 2011, Vermont residents were ranked as the healthiest in the country.
2011: Vermont Wild team folds
In 2011, Vermont's only professional hockey team, the Vermont Wild, played in the Federal Hockey League but folded before the season ended.
2011: Property taxes third highest in the nation
In 2011, median annual property taxes in Vermont, as a percentage of median homeowners income, 5.4%, was rated as the third highest in the nation.
2011: State Recognition of Elnu Abenaki Tribe and Nulhegan Band in 2011
In 2011, the State of Vermont designated the Elnu Abenaki Tribe and the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as state-recognized tribes.
2011: State Government Earns Taxes and Fees from Tourism
In 2011, the Vermont state government earned $274 million in taxes and fees from tourism, with 89% coming from out-of-state visitors. Tourism supported over 26,000 jobs, which was 7.2% of total employment.
2011: Deer Eating Bark in 2011
In 2011, the deer herd in Vermont had grown too large, leading many to eat bark and destroy trees, while climate change appeared to be affecting the maple sugar industry.
2011: The Year of the Composer
In 2011, the governor proclaimed 2011 as The Year of the Composer.
2011: Vermont Frost Heaves end season
In the winter of 2011, the Vermont Frost Heaves ended their season.
2011: Tropical Storm Irene in 2011
Tropical Storm Irene caused substantial damage throughout Vermont in 2011.
2011: Vermont Lake Monsters end affiliation with Washington Nationals
Up until the 2011 season, the Vermont Lake Monsters were affiliated with the Washington Nationals.
2012: State Recognition of Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi and Koasek Traditional Band in 2012
In 2012, the State of Vermont recognized the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi and the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koos Abenaki Nation.
2012: Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds
In 2012, the hunting season for migratory birds in Vermont was limited to October 13 to December 16. Waterfowl hunting is also regulated by federal law.
2012: Vehicle Registrations and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2012, there were 605,000 vehicles registered in Vermont, nearly one for every person. About half of the greenhouse gas emissions in the state were from vehicles.
2012: Fall Tourism Income
In 2012, tourism during the fall season in Vermont accounted for $460 million of income, which represented about one-quarter of all tourism revenue.
May 20, 2013: Vermont passes death with dignity law
On May 20, 2013, Vermont became the fourth state to pass a "death with dignity" law — the first to be passed through legislation, rather than by ballot initiative.
2013: Forestry in Vermont
As of 2013, forestry comprised 1% of Vermont's total gross state output and 9% of total manufacturing. 73,054 million cubic feet of wood was harvested in Vermont, with a large amount exported.
2013: Vermont Translines Founded
In 2013, Vermont Translines, an intercity bus company, was founded by Premier Coach.
2013: Vermont decriminalizes marijuana
In 2013, Vermont became the 17th state to decriminalize marijuana. The statute makes possession of less than an ounce of the drug punishable by a small fine, rather than arrest and possible jail time.
2013: Pupil to Teacher Ratio
In 2013, Vermont had the lowest ratio of pupils to teachers in the country.
2013: Wild Turkeys killed by Hunters in 2013
In 2013, hunters killed 6,968 wild turkeys in Vermont.
June 9, 2014: Vermont Translines Starts Service
On June 9, 2014, Vermont Translines started service partnering with Greyhound.
2014: Vermont calls for constitutional convention
In 2014, Vermont became the first state to call for a constitutional convention to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
2014: Vermont mandates labeling of genetically modified organisms
In 2014, Vermont became the first state to mandate labeling of genetically modified organisms in the retail food supply.
2014: Religious Affiliation in Vermont
In 2014, according to the Pew Research Center, 37% of Vermonters reported no religion, making it the highest rate of irreligion in the U.S. Christianity was the largest religion, with Catholics at 22% and Protestants at 30%. The majority of Protestants were mainline, primarily Methodist. The largest mainline Protestant denomination was the United Methodist Church, followed by American Baptist Churches USA and United Church of Christ. Evangelical Protestants were dominated by independent Baptist churches. Other religions included Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. 3.1% of the irreligious were atheist.
2014: Farm Employment of Illegal Immigrants
In 2014, the Pew Research Center estimated that Vermont farms employed fewer than 5,000 illegal immigrants.
2014: Religious Service Attendance
The Association of Religion Data Archives' 2020 membership tabulations reflected the Pew Research Center's 2014 study, which indicated that 21% of the population attended religious services weekly, 32% once or twice a month, and 47% seldom or never.
2015: GlobalFoundries Employment
As of 2015, GlobalFoundries was the largest private employer in Vermont, providing jobs to 3,000 employees at its plant in Essex Junction.
2016: Hillary Clinton won
In 2016, Hillary Clinton won with 57% of the vote to 30% for Donald Trump.
2016: Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation in 2016
In 2016, the state governor proclaimed Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day.
November 2017: Six Walmarts in Vermont as of November 2017
As of November 2017, there were six Walmarts in Vermont, but only three — in Williston, St. Albans, and Derby — were newly built from the ground up).
2017: State Explores Legal Challenge to Executive Order
In 2017, Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced that the state was "exploring a legal challenge" to President Donald Trump's executive order requiring Vermont law enforcement authorities to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
2017: Education Spending
In 2017, Vermont spent $1.6 billion on education for 76,000 public school children, representing more than $21,000 per student.
2017: Vermont's Real GDP and Nominal GDP
In 2017, Vermont's Real GDP (inflation-adjusted, chained 2017 dollars) was US$36 billion. GDP per capita (real, chained 2017 dollars) in 2024 was $55,577. Vermont's nominal GDP for 2024 was $45.7 billion, the lowest among all U.S. states.
2017: Retail Sales in Vermont
In 2017, retail sales in Vermont reached $10.8 billion, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
2017: Vermont Bucks begin play
In 2017, the Vermont Bucks began play as the founding team in the Can-Am Indoor Football League.
2017: Acres Devoted to Apple Growing
In 2017, the number of acres devoted to apple growing decreased to just 1,700 in Vermont, with many orchards focusing on cider production and Pick-Your-Own orchards.
2017: Wood Product Prices
In 2017, the price of wood products had either plummeted or remained the same when compared to previous decades, causing concern for jobs in the industry. The price of a thousand board feet was $300, the same as it was in 1994. The price of wood chips had halved since then. The price for a cord of wood was $25, compared to $50 in 1980.
January 2018: Governor signs marijuana legalization bill
In January 2018, Governor Phil Scott opted to sign H.511, the Vermont marijuana legalization bill.
January 22, 2018: Legalization of Cannabis for Recreational Use on January 22, 2018
On January 22, 2018, Vermont legalized cannabis for recreational use through legislative action, becoming the ninth state in the United States to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.
July 1, 2018: Vermont marijuana legalization bill takes effect
Effective July 1, 2018, adults 21 and older in Vermont are allowed to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to two mature plants, as per the Vermont marijuana legalization bill.
2018: Non-Churchgoing Christians
In 2018, a research article by the National Christian Foundation found that non-churchgoing Christians nationwide did not attend religious services often due to practicing the faith in other ways, not finding a house of worship they liked, disliking sermons and feeling unwelcomed, and logistics.
2018: Vermont Bucks join and fold from American Arena League
In 2018, the Vermont Bucks joined the American Arena League, but folded prior to playing in the new league.
2018: Top Countries of Origin for Immigrants in 2018
In 2018, the top countries of origin for immigrants in Vermont were Canada, Nepal, Jamaica, the Philippines and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2019: Vermont's Largest Foreign Trade Partner
As of 2019, Canada was Vermont's largest foreign trade partner, followed by Taiwan. Quebec received 75% of the state's exports to Canada.
2019: Newspapers of Record
As of 2019, the Vermont Secretary of State designates newspapers that provide general coverage across the state as the Newspapers of Record.
2019: Vermont's Electricity Consumption and Generation
In 2019, Vermont consumed three times more electricity than it generated in-state, importing its largest share of electricity from Canada. The state's 99.9% share of electricity generation from renewable sources was the highest among all 50 states.
2019: Dairy Farms in 2019
In 2019, there were 658 dairy farms in Vermont.
2019: Vermont Dairy Production in New England
In 2019, two-thirds of all milk in New England was produced by Vermont dairies.
2020: Vermont's Population in the 2020 U.S. Census
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the state of Vermont had a population of 643,085 in the 2020 U.S. census.
2020: Burlington metropolitan area population estimate in 2020
As of 2020, Burlington's metropolitan area had an estimated population of 225,562, making it the most populous in Vermont.
2020: Apple Growing
As of 2020, apple growing is the third largest contributor to Vermont's agricultural economy, after dairy and maple syrup. Vermont orchards primarily grow McIntosh apples.
2020: Vermont Birth Statistics
In 2020, Vermont saw a fewer births in comparison to 2021 with a total of 5,384 babies. The fertility rate was slightly lower in 2020 than it was in 2021.
2020: Christianity in Vermont
In 2020, a study by the Public Religion Research Institute found that Christianity, including Protestantism, Catholicism, Mormonism, and Jehovah's Witnesses, accounted for approximately 64% of the adult population in Vermont. The religiously unaffiliated were estimated to be 30% of the adult population.
2020: Religious Affiliation in Vermont
In 2020, the Association of Religion Data Archives reported that the religiously affiliated population in Vermont were primarily Christian. The single largest Christian denominations were the Catholic Church (124,208), United Church of Christ (11,882), and the United Methodist Church (9,652). Non-denominational Protestants numbered 29,830. Catholics had an adherence rate of 208.70 per 1,000 people, the United Church of Christ 18.48 per 1,000 people, and United Methodists 15.01 per 1,000 people.
2020: Migration Trend Reversal in 2020
Inward migration to Vermont, which had waned during the 2000s and become emigration during the 2010s, reversed in the 2020s.
2020: Vermont Lake Monsters end affiliation with Oakland Athletics
Up until 2020, the Vermont Lake Monsters played in the New York-Penn League of Single-A and were the Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
December 2021: Dairy Farms Decline in Vermont
As of December 2021, Vermont had 568 dairy farms, a decline from 658 in 2019, 1,138 in 2006, and fewer than 1,500 in 2003. The number of dairy farms has been diminishing by roughly 10% annually. Dairy farms control 80% of open land.
2021: New Residents Migrating to Vermont Between 2020 and 2021
Between 2020 and 2021, about 4,500 new residents domestically migrated to Vermont.
2021: Live Births to American Indian People in 2021
In 2021, 0.2% of live births in Vermont were to American Indian people.
2021: Organic Dairy Farms in Vermont
In 2021, 28.5% (162) of Vermont's dairy farms were certified organic.
2021: Car Ownership in Vermont
In 2021, 93.4% of Vermont households owned a car. Passenger rail is provided by Amtrak's daily Vermonter and Ethan Allen Express trains.
2021: Household Income and Poverty in Vermont
In 2021, Vermont had a median household income of $67,674, with approximately 10.3% of the population at or below the poverty line.
2021: Employment and Establishments in Vermont
In 2021, Vermont had a total employment of 239,758, and the total employer establishments were 20,696.
2021: Vermont Birth Statistics
In 2021, Vermont saw a 4.89% increase in births from 2020, totaling 5,384 babies. Non-Hispanic white births made up 90.3% of the total, and the fertility rate was 1.371.
2021: Value of Maple Syrup Production in Vermont
In 2021, Vermont's maple syrup production value totaled $56.0 million at $32.00/gallon.
2021: "Rumble Strip" Podcast Wins Peabody Award
The "Rumble Strip" podcast, featuring conversations with everyday Vermonters, won a Peabody award in 2021.
2021: Decline in Dairy Farms
The 95% decrease in dairy farms in Vermont between 1947 and 2021 means that preservation of dairy barns has increasingly become a matter of preserving historic legacy rather than meeting a basic need of an agricultural economy.
May 2022: Agriculture's Contribution to Vermont's GDP
As of May 2022, agriculture, along with forestry and other animal industry, contributed 0.45% of Vermont's gross domestic product. About 0.16% of the state's working population was engaged in agriculture jobs.
2022: Maple Syrup Production in Vermont
As of 2022, Vermont was the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States, with 2,550,000 US gallons (9,700,000 L), representing 50.7% of the nation's total production.
2022: Vermont Becomes Plurality Irreligious
As of 2022, according to the Public Religion Research Institute, Vermont became plurality irreligious, consistently ranking as one of the most secular states in the United States. The 2022 study estimated that 48% of the population was religiously unaffiliated, while 45% were Christian (Catholic, Protestant, Mormon, and Jehovah's Witness).
2022: New Business Registrations in Vermont
In 2022, 7,457 new businesses were registered in Vermont.
2022: Vermont's Racial Demographics
In 2022, Vermont was one of the least diverse states in the U.S., with 94% of residents identifying as White and 92.2% as White without Hispanic origin. The largest ancestral and ethnic group was French Canadians, comprising 20% of the population, followed by Irish and English.
2022: Vermont's Economic Activity in 2022
In 2022, Vermont's economic activity reached $40.6 billion, ranking last among U.S. states and territories by GDP but 21st in GDP per capita. The state is also known for its progressivism and high proportion of renewable electricity generation.
2022: Median Wage in Vermont
In 2022, the median wage in Vermont was $22.75 hourly or $47,320 annually.
2023: Democrat Becca Balint
In 2023 the state is represented by an at-large member of the House, Democrat Becca Balint, who succeeded Welch.
2024: Vermont's Real GDP and Nominal GDP
In 2024, Vermont's Real GDP (inflation-adjusted, chained 2017 dollars) was US$36 billion. GDP per capita (real, chained 2017 dollars) in 2024 was $55,577. Vermont's nominal GDP for 2024 was $45.7 billion, the lowest among all U.S. states.
2024: Vermont Catamounts win NCAA Division I National Championship
In 2024, the University of Vermont Catamounts men's soccer team won the NCAA Division I National Championship, defeating Marshall 2–1.
May 2025: Unemployment Rate
As of May 2025, the unemployment rate in Vermont was 2.6%.
2025: Green Mountain Transit Ridership
As of the fourth quarter of 2025, Green Mountain Transit had a weekday ridership of 7,300.
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