RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 14 SHOWN OF 14

Largest by population, Vermont counties · 1990

The most populous us counties as of the 2023 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

RANKPLACESTATEPOPTOTAL POPULATIONVS 2000

01Chittenden County, VTVT169,115131,761−10%

02Rutland County, VTVT59,65362,142−2%

03Washington County, VTVT59,65254,928−5%

04Windsor County, VTVT57,31254,055−6%

05Windham County, VTVT45,20441,588−6%

06Franklin County, VTVT51,17739,980−12%

07Bennington County, VTVT36,63035,845−3%

08Addison County, VTVT38,04832,953−8%

09Caledonia County, VTVT30,41427,846−6%

10Orange County, VTVT30,00226,149−7%

11Orleans County, VTVT27,60024,053−8%

12Lamoille County, VTVT26,29419,735−15%

13Essex County, VTVT6,0516,405−1%

14Grand Isle County, VTVT7,5115,318−23%

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