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Least educated, Vermont counties · 2020

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, VTVT6,05118.4%+71%

02Orleans County, VTVT27,60024.2%+50%

03Franklin County, VTVT51,17726.5%+60%

04Caledonia County, VTVT30,41430.7%+37%

05Orange County, VTVT30,00231.9%+34%

06Rutland County, VTVT59,65332.2%+39%

07Bennington County, VTVT36,63037.5%+38%

08Windsor County, VTVT57,31238.4%+27%

09Windham County, VTVT45,20439.7%+30%

10Addison County, VTVT38,04841.0%+37%

11Lamoille County, VTVT26,29441.0%+31%

12Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51142.2%+69%

13Washington County, VTVT59,65243.7%+36%

14Chittenden County, VTVT169,11552.6%+28%

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