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Lowest poverty rate, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2023 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%−34%

02South Burlington, VTVT21,3947.2%+71%

03Essex Junction, VTVT10,9219.5%+224%

04Shelburne, VTVT6,49910.0%–

05Bennington, VTVT9,24511.4%−27%

06Winooski, VTVT8,23913.8%−9%

07Middlebury, VTVT7,22015.2%+59%

08Rutland, VTVT15,36315.3%−0%

09Barre, VTVT8,21417.3%+33%

10St. Albans, VTVT6,93919.5%+102%

11St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85919.7%+25%

12Burlington, VTVT44,01920.5%+2%

13Brattleboro, VTVT7,65721.3%+39%

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