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Highest unemployment, Vermont cities

Vermont cities ranked by the highest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2000

01Brattleboro, VTVT7,6577.8%–

02Middlebury, VTVT7,2205.9%–

03Bennington, VTVT9,2455.4%–

04Shelburne, VTVT6,4994.8%–

05Barre, VTVT8,2144.5%–

06Rutland, VTVT15,3634.4%–

07Burlington, VTVT44,0194.3%–

08St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,8594.2%–

09South Burlington, VTVT21,3943.9%–

10Montpelier, VTVT7,8232.4%–

11Essex Junction, VTVT10,9211.9%–

12St. Albans, VTVT6,9391.8%–

13Winooski, VTVT8,2391.2%–

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