Counties of Vermont
Vermont has 14 counties, home to 644,663 people across 23,873 km². Each county below opens its full profile — Census Bureau and American Community Survey figures, and how it ranks against the rest of Vermont and the country.
- Counties
- 14
- Population
- 644,663
- 2025 estimate
- #50 of 51 states
- Area
- 23,873 km²
- #43 of 51 states
- Density
- 27
- per km²
- #32 of 51 states
How Vermont's counties spread
Across Vermont's counties: the middle value, where the state ranks among all states (1 = highest median), and which county is highest and lowest. Medians rather than totals, since most of these are rates that cannot be added up.
Amenities & Infrastructure
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households with Broadband2024 | 89.3% | 19 / 50 | Chittenden County93.4% | Windham County82.4% |
| Median Gross Rent2024 | $1,139 | 16 / 50 | Chittenden County$1,646 | Essex County$827 |
| Median Home Value2024 | $288,150 | 16 / 50 | Chittenden County$439,200 | Essex County$172,500 |
| Owner-Occupied Homes2024 | 76.3% | 10 / 50 | Grand Isle County89.9% | Chittenden County63.9% |
| Vacant Homes2024 | 22.3% | 4 / 50 | Essex County43.0% | Chittenden County4.6% |
Demography
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 and Over2024 | 23.6% | 3 / 50 | Essex County27.6% | Chittenden County16.9% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native2024 | 0.1% | 29 / 50 | Grand Isle County1.3% | Washington County0.0% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic2024 | 0.9% | 17 / 50 | Chittenden County4.4% | Grand Isle County0.3% |
| Average Household Size2024people | 2.3 | 48 / 50 | Franklin County2.5 | Essex County2.1 |
| Black, non-Hispanic2024 | 0.8% | 41 / 50 | Chittenden County2.3% | Essex County0.1% |
| Foreign-Born2024 | 3.2% | 26 / 50 | Chittenden County7.9% | Orange County2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino2024 | 2.3% | 47 / 50 | Addison County3.2% | Essex County1.6% |
| Median Age2024years | 46.5 | 2 / 50 | Essex County51.9 | Chittenden County37.3 |
| Sex Ratio2024per 1,000 males | 1,003 | 25 / 50 | Chittenden County1,045 | Grand Isle County909 |
| Speak a Language Other Than English2024 | 4.2% | 37 / 50 | Chittenden County9.2% | Orange County2.6% |
| Under 182024 | 17.7% | 48 / 50 | Franklin County21.6% | Addison County16.0% |
| Veterans2024 | 6.8% | 40 / 50 | Essex County9.3% | Chittenden County4.5% |
| White, non-Hispanic2024 | 91.8% | 3 / 50 | Orange County92.8% | Chittenden County85.5% |
Economy
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below Poverty Line2024 | 10.0% | 41 / 50 | Essex County13.8% | Addison County7.6% |
| Households on SNAP2024 | 10.6% | 30 / 50 | Essex County18.8% | Chittenden County7.8% |
| Income Inequality2024index | 0.446 | 26 / 50 | Bennington County0.517 | Orange County0.413 |
| Median Household Income2024 | $76,251 | 13 / 50 | Grand Isle County$97,396 | Essex County$59,294 |
| Per Capita Income2024 | $44,998 | 8 / 50 | Grand Isle County$56,447 | Essex County$36,657 |
| Unemployment Rate2024 | 3.5% | 39 / 50 | Orleans County5.3% | Caledonia County2.2% |
Education
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher2024 | 42.3% | 3 / 50 | Chittenden County56.8% | Essex County21.5% |
| High School or Higher2024 | 94.6% | 1 / 50 | Washington County96.4% | Essex County89.7% |
Health Coverage
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Health Insurance2024 | 4.0% | 48 / 50 | Lamoille County6.7% | Washington County3.1% |
| With a Disability2024 | 15.4% | 29 / 50 | Essex County22.2% | Chittenden County11.4% |
Population & Density
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population2025 | 37,339 | 22 / 50 | Chittenden County169,115 | Essex County6,051 |
| Population Density2025/km² | 22 | 22 / 50 | Chittenden County122 | Essex County4 |
Work & Commute
| Indicator | Median | Rank | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commute by Public Transit2024 | 0.3% | 16 / 50 | Chittenden County1.8% | Essex County0.0% |
| Households with No Vehicle2024 | 6.0% | 17 / 50 | Bennington County7.5% | Grand Isle County1.4% |
| Mean Commute Time2024minutes | 24.6 | 23 / 50 | Grand Isle County31 | Bennington County20.3 |
| Work from Home2024 | 16.4% | 1 / 50 | Chittenden County19.8% | Essex County10.1% |
All counties
| County | Population 2025 | Area | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 38,048 | 1,985 km² | $89,639 |
| Bennington County | 36,630 | 1,746 km² | $73,325 |
| Caledonia County | 30,414 | 1,681 km² | $69,970 |
| Chittenden County | 169,115 | 1,390 km² | $96,759 |
| Essex County | 6,051 | 1,716 km² | $59,294 |
| Franklin County | 51,177 | 1,634 km² | $81,313 |
| Grand Isle County | 7,511 | 212 km² | $97,396 |
| Lamoille County | 26,294 | 1,195 km² | $74,908 |
| Orange County | 30,002 | 1,779 km² | $82,232 |
| Orleans County | 27,600 | 1,799 km² | $70,103 |
| Rutland County | 59,653 | 2,410 km² | $68,616 |
| Washington County | 59,652 | 1,779 km² | $83,449 |
| Windham County | 45,204 | 2,036 km² | $72,217 |
| Windsor County | 57,312 | 2,510 km² | $77,594 |
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