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Fastest shrinking, Vermont counties

Vermont counties with the steepest population decline since the prior decennial census. This list covers the 14 counties in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2000 2010 2020

RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION GROWTHVS 2000

01Essex County, VTVT6,051-6.1%−826%

02Caledonia County, VTVT30,414-3.2%−148%

03Rutland County, VTVT59,653-1.7%−186%

04Washington County, VTVT59,652+0.5%−92%

05Orleans County, VTVT27,600+0.6%−94%

06Bennington County, VTVT36,630+0.6%−81%

07Orange County, VTVT30,002+1.2%−85%

08Addison County, VTVT38,048+1.5%−84%

09Windsor County, VTVT57,312+1.9%−69%

10Windham County, VTVT45,204+3.1%−51%

11Franklin County, VTVT51,177+4.6%−66%

12Grand Isle County, VTVT7,511+4.6%−84%

13Lamoille County, VTVT26,294+6.0%−66%

14Chittenden County, VTVT169,115+7.5%−33%

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES