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Least educated, Vermont counties · 2000

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, VTVT6,05110.8%+0%

02Orleans County, VTVT27,60016.1%+0%

03Franklin County, VTVT51,17716.6%+0%

04Caledonia County, VTVT30,41422.5%+0%

05Rutland County, VTVT59,65323.2%+0%

06Orange County, VTVT30,00223.9%+0%

07Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51125.0%+0%

08Bennington County, VTVT36,63027.1%+0%

09Addison County, VTVT38,04829.8%+0%

10Windsor County, VTVT57,31230.2%+0%

11Windham County, VTVT45,20430.5%+0%

12Lamoille County, VTVT26,29431.2%+0%

13Washington County, VTVT59,65232.2%+0%

14Chittenden County, VTVT169,11541.2%+0%

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