Census ACS · 14 counties
Largest Counties in Vermont
Vermont has 14 counties with Census data available. The largest is Chittenden County with a population of 168,831. County-level data is important because counties are the primary unit of local government in most states, responsible for courts, elections, public health, and infrastructure. Population distribution across counties reveals where growth is concentrated and where rural decline may be occurring.
Source: Census ACS 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor County | 57,968 | $75,247 |
| 2 | Windham County | 45,913 | $68,021 |
| 3 | Washington County | 59,958 | $79,853 |
| 4 | Rutland County | 60,484 | $64,778 |
| 5 | Orleans County | 27,492 | $66,426 |
| 6 | Orange County | 29,594 | $77,328 |
| 7 | Lamoille County | 26,036 | $69,897 |
| 8 | Grand Isle County | 7,393 | $90,625 |
| 9 | Franklin County | 50,379 | $79,078 |
| 10 | Essex County | 5,972 | $58,985 |
| 11 | Chittenden County | 168,831 | $94,310 |
| 12 | Caledonia County | 30,425 | $66,075 |
| 13 | Bennington County | 37,312 | $71,494 |
| 14 | Addison County | 37,497 | $88,478 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chittenden County is the #1 ranked county in Vermont by population, with a value of 168,831 according to latest Census ACS data.
Vermont has 14 counties tracked in latest Census ACS data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in Vermont.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.