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Fastest shrinking, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the steepest population decline from the 2020 census to 2024. This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION GROWTHVS 2000

01St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,859-2.3%+38%

02Middlebury, VTVT7,220-1.2%−138%

03Barre, VTVT8,214-0.9%−54%

04Montpelier, VTVT7,823-0.7%−71%

05Rutland, VTVT15,363-0.6%−88%

06Burlington, VTVT44,019-0.2%−75%

07St. Albans, VTVT6,939+1.1%−74%

08Essex Junction, VTVT10,921+2.0%−13%

09South Burlington, VTVT21,394+2.3%−90%

10Winooski, VTVT8,239+3.7%−380%

11Brattleboro, VTVT7,657+4.1%−211%

12Bennington, VTVT9,245+5.1%−234%

13Shelburne, VTVT6,499+5.2%–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES