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Most college graduates, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the most adults 25 and over holding a bachelor's degree or higher, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of graduates, not the share. This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPCOLLEGE GRADUATESVS 2020

01Burlington, VTVT44,01914,508+18%

02South Burlington, VTVT21,39410,259+29%

03Rutland, VTVT15,3634,089+18%

04Essex Junction, VTVT10,9214,025+12%

05Montpelier, VTVT7,8234,005+12%

06Shelburne, VTVT6,4993,480+17%

07Winooski, VTVT8,2393,366+38%

08Brattleboro, VTVT7,6572,633+10%

09Barre, VTVT8,2142,408+43%

10Bennington, VTVT9,2452,407+10%

11Middlebury, VTVT7,2202,176+18%

12St. Albans, VTVT6,9391,584+19%

13St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,8591,217+10%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES