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Lowest poverty rate, Vermont counties · 2000

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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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000

01Grand Isle County, VTVT7,5117.6%+0%

02Windsor County, VTVT57,3127.7%+0%

03Washington County, VTVT59,6528.0%+0%

04Addison County, VTVT38,0488.6%+0%

05Chittenden County, VTVT169,1158.8%+0%

06Franklin County, VTVT51,1779.0%+0%

07Orange County, VTVT30,0029.1%+0%

08Windham County, VTVT45,2049.4%+0%

09Lamoille County, VTVT26,2949.6%+0%

10Bennington County, VTVT36,63010.0%+0%

11Rutland County, VTVT59,65310.9%+0%

12Caledonia County, VTVT30,41412.3%+0%

13Essex County, VTVT6,05113.7%+0%

14Orleans County, VTVT27,60014.1%+0%

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