Vermont Counties by Population (2026)

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Top 5 Most Populous Counties

14 Counties

County
2026 Pop. ↓
Area (mi²)
Density
Change (2020)
Chittenden County168,5635373140.09%
Washington County59,48368787-0.47%
Rutland County59,23393164-2.06%
Windsor County57,11696959-1.06%
Franklin County51,213631812.34%
Windham County44,92978657-2.03%
Addison County38,140766502.08%
Bennington County36,27567454-2.79%
Caledonia County30,320649470.46%
Orange County29,993687442.38%
Orleans County27,486695400.3%
Lamoille County26,439461571.97%
Grand Isle County7,51682923.28%
Essex County6,09966293.01%

Overview of Vermont Counties

There are 14 counties in Vermont.

Chittenden County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 168,563. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.00% since the previous census.

A number of other Vermont counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Chittenden County:

Vermont Counties with the Fewest Residents

The smallest county in Vermont is Essex County , with a population of just 6,099. This total represents a increase of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.

Other small counties include:

Vermont Counties with Rapid Growth

Grand Isle County , with its current population of 7,516, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.0% since the last census.

On the other hand, Bennington County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 36,275 current residents totalling 0.0% less than the previous census.

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)

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