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Lowest poverty rate, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2024 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000

01Montpelier, VTVT7,8236.5%−3.3 pts

02South Burlington, VTVT21,3947.2%+3.0 pts

03Essex Junction, VTVT10,9219.5%+6.6 pts

04Shelburne, VTVT6,49910.0%–

05Bennington, VTVT9,24511.4%−4.1 pts

06Winooski, VTVT8,23913.8%−1.4 pts

07Middlebury, VTVT7,22015.2%+5.6 pts

08Rutland, VTVT15,36315.3%−0.1 pts

09Barre, VTVT8,21417.3%+4.3 pts

10St. Albans, VTVT6,93919.5%+9.8 pts

11St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85919.7%+3.9 pts

12Burlington, VTVT44,01920.5%+0.4 pts

13Brattleboro, VTVT7,65721.3%+5.9 pts

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