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South Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of the city was 20,292. It is home to the headquarters of Ben & Jerry's and Vermont's largest mall, the University Mall.

History

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, 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 municipality in 1971 becoming the City of South Burlington.

City Center Initiative

The City Center Initiative is a proposal to create a walkable downtown for the City of South Burlington. The public is investing in infrastructure to support gathering spaces, mobility and economic vitality. public infrastructure. 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, will be constructed and/or reconstructed to form the central routes through "City Center". These streets will be outfitted with bicycle and walking facilities, lined with trees, and include stormwater infiltration surfaces. Along these streets will be mixed-use buildings 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 a forest, a children's discovery area, and natural art landmarks.

Geography

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 the New York state line, is also part of South Burlington. The Winooski River runs east–west through the north side of the city, at Burlington.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 44.25%, is water.

Demographics

It is also one of the principal municipalities of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, The population density was 1,121.2 people per square mile (670.5/km² ). There were 8,429 housing units at an average density of 507.8 per square mile (150.8/km² ).

2020 census

The 2020 census estimates that there were 19,578 people living in South Burlington. There were 8,764 households and the average number of persons residing in one household was 2.15.

Race and ethnicity as of the 2020 Census Estimates:

The median income for a household in the city was $73,605.

Employment and income

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 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%.

Economy

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 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 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