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Lowest poverty rate, Vermont counties · 1990

Vermont counties with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2023 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

RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000

01Washington County, VTVT59,6528.3%+4%

02Chittenden County, VTVT169,1158.7%−1%

03Windsor County, VTVT57,3129.4%+22%

04Orange County, VTVT30,0029.4%+3%

05Windham County, VTVT45,2049.5%+1%

06Rutland County, VTVT59,6539.6%−12%

07Addison County, VTVT38,0489.7%+12%

08Franklin County, VTVT51,17710.2%+14%

09Lamoille County, VTVT26,29411.1%+15%

10Bennington County, VTVT36,63011.3%+12%

11Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51111.5%+50%

12Caledonia County, VTVT30,41412.1%−1%

13Essex County, VTVT6,05113.9%+1%

14Orleans County, VTVT27,60014.9%+6%

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