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Least educated, Vermont counties · 1990

Vermont counties with the smallest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2023 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Essex County, VTVT6,0518.5%−21%

02Orleans County, VTVT27,60014.2%−12%

03Franklin County, VTVT51,17714.3%−14%

04Caledonia County, VTVT30,41419.0%−15%

05Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51120.3%−19%

06Rutland County, VTVT59,65320.6%−11%

07Orange County, VTVT30,00221.9%−8%

08Bennington County, VTVT36,63023.5%−13%

09Windsor County, VTVT57,31223.6%−22%

10Lamoille County, VTVT26,29423.9%−23%

11Washington County, VTVT59,65224.4%−24%

12Addison County, VTVT38,04825.1%−16%

13Windham County, VTVT45,20425.2%−17%

14Chittenden County, VTVT169,11534.0%−17%

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