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Fewest graduate degrees, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a graduate or professional degree (2024 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPGRADUATE DEGREEVS 2000

01Barre, VTVT8,2148.4%+3.9 pts

02St. Albans, VTVT6,93911.4%+5.4 pts

03St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85912.0%+4.6 pts

04Rutland, VTVT15,36313.5%+6.1 pts

05Bennington, VTVT9,24515.7%+9.5 pts

06Essex Junction, VTVT10,92120.9%+7.0 pts

07Winooski, VTVT8,23920.9%+14.0 pts

08Brattleboro, VTVT7,65722.4%+8.3 pts

09Burlington, VTVT44,01928.2%+12.6 pts

10Montpelier, VTVT7,82328.6%+8.7 pts

11South Burlington, VTVT21,39428.8%+8.3 pts

12Middlebury, VTVT7,22031.8%+11.3 pts

13Shelburne, VTVT6,49935.4%–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES