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Lowest labor force participation, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 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 2000

01Middlebury, VTVT7,22050.2%–

02Bennington, VTVT9,24553.9%–

03Brattleboro, VTVT7,65756.5%–

04Rutland, VTVT15,36356.6%–

05St. Albans, VTVT6,93957.7%–

06Shelburne, VTVT6,49960.3%–

07St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85964.0%–

08Burlington, VTVT44,01965.1%–

09Barre, VTVT8,21465.3%–

10Montpelier, VTVT7,82365.8%–

11South Burlington, VTVT21,39472.9%–

12Essex Junction, VTVT10,92175.0%–

13Winooski, VTVT8,23979.9%–

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