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Highest labor force participation, Vermont cities · 2020

Vermont cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Essex Junction, VTVT10,92175.2%–

02South Burlington, VTVT21,39471.7%–

03Montpelier, VTVT7,82371.3%–

04Winooski, VTVT8,23970.6%–

05Barre, VTVT8,21465.2%–

06St. Albans, VTVT6,93965.1%–

07Burlington, VTVT44,01964.4%–

08Shelburne, VTVT6,49961.3%–

09Rutland, VTVT15,36361.3%–

10St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85958.1%–

11Brattleboro, VTVT7,65755.2%–

12Bennington, VTVT9,24551.5%–

13Middlebury, VTVT7,22049.3%–

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