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Least educated, Vermont cities · 2000

Vermont cities with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (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

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 1990

01Barre, VTVT8,21417.3%+6.4 pts

02Bennington, VTVT9,24518.3%−1.0 pts

03St. Albans, VTVT6,93919.9%+5.7 pts

04St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85919.9%+2.8 pts

05Rutland, VTVT15,36321.6%+2.4 pts

06Winooski, VTVT8,23922.9%+5.1 pts

07Brattleboro, VTVT7,65733.7%+7.2 pts

08Essex Junction, VTVT10,92139.1%+5.9 pts

09Middlebury, VTVT7,22040.8%+1.6 pts

10Burlington, VTVT44,01942.0%+7.2 pts

11South Burlington, VTVT21,39446.0%+6.9 pts

12Montpelier, VTVT7,82346.8%+7.2 pts

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