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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 (2020 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%+7.7 pts

02Orleans County, VTVT27,60024.2%+8.1 pts

03Franklin County, VTVT51,17726.5%+9.9 pts

04Caledonia County, VTVT30,41430.7%+8.2 pts

05Orange County, VTVT30,00231.9%+8.1 pts

06Rutland County, VTVT59,65332.2%+9.0 pts

07Bennington County, VTVT36,63037.5%+10.4 pts

08Windsor County, VTVT57,31238.4%+8.2 pts

09Windham County, VTVT45,20439.7%+9.2 pts

10Addison County, VTVT38,04841.0%+11.2 pts

11Lamoille County, VTVT26,29441.0%+9.8 pts

12Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51142.2%+17.2 pts

13Washington County, VTVT59,65243.7%+11.5 pts

14Chittenden County, VTVT169,11552.6%+11.4 pts

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