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Lowest labor force participation, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020

01Middlebury, VTVT7,22050.2%+0.9 pts

02Bennington, VTVT9,24553.9%+2.4 pts

03Brattleboro, VTVT7,65756.5%+1.3 pts

04Rutland, VTVT15,36356.6%−4.7 pts

05St. Albans, VTVT6,93957.7%−7.4 pts

06Shelburne, VTVT6,49960.3%−1.0 pts

07St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85964.0%+5.9 pts

08Burlington, VTVT44,01965.1%+0.7 pts

09Barre, VTVT8,21465.3%+0.1 pts

10Montpelier, VTVT7,82365.8%−5.4 pts

11South Burlington, VTVT21,39472.9%+1.2 pts

12Essex Junction, VTVT10,92175.0%−0.2 pts

13Winooski, VTVT8,23979.9%+9.3 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES