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Lowest unemployment, Vermont cities · 2020

Vermont cities ranked by the lowest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2000

01Montpelier, VTVT7,8232.8%–

02Winooski, VTVT8,2393.2%–

03Essex Junction, VTVT10,9213.6%–

04South Burlington, VTVT21,3943.8%–

05Bennington, VTVT9,2454.1%–

06St. Albans, VTVT6,9394.1%–

07Burlington, VTVT44,0194.2%–

08St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,8594.5%–

09Rutland, VTVT15,3634.7%–

10Shelburne, VTVT6,4995.3%–

11Middlebury, VTVT7,2205.5%–

12Barre, VTVT8,2146.2%–

13Brattleboro, VTVT7,6578.7%–

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