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Largest by population, Vermont counties

The most populous Vermont counties as of the 2025 population estimates. This list covers the 14 counties in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2025

RANKPLACESTATETOTAL POPULATIONVS 2000

01Chittenden County, VTVT169,115+15%

02Rutland County, VTVT59,653−6%

03Washington County, VTVT59,652+3%

04Windsor County, VTVT57,312−0%

05Franklin County, VTVT51,177+13%

06Windham County, VTVT45,204+2%

07Addison County, VTVT38,048+6%

08Bennington County, VTVT36,630−1%

09Caledonia County, VTVT30,414+2%

10Orange County, VTVT30,002+6%

11Orleans County, VTVT27,600+5%

12Lamoille County, VTVT26,294+13%

13Grand Isle County, VTVT7,511+9%

14Essex County, VTVT6,051−6%

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU POPULATION ESTIMATES