RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 12 SHOWN OF 12

Highest poverty rate, Vermont cities · 2000

Vermont cities with the highest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2000 ACS). This list covers the 12 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 1990

01Burlington, VTVT44,01920.0%+0.7 pts

02St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85915.8%+1.2 pts

03Bennington, VTVT9,24515.5%+0.6 pts

04Rutland, VTVT15,36315.4%+3.3 pts

05Brattleboro, VTVT7,65715.3%+2.8 pts

06Winooski, VTVT8,23915.2%−0.7 pts

07Barre, VTVT8,21413.0%+1.3 pts

08Montpelier, VTVT7,8239.8%+0.6 pts

09St. Albans, VTVT6,9399.6%−3.2 pts

10Middlebury, VTVT7,2209.5%−2.9 pts

11South Burlington, VTVT21,3944.2%+0.6 pts

12Essex Junction, VTVT10,9212.9%−0.3 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS