RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 13 SHOWN OF 13

Most college graduates, Vermont cities · 2020

Vermont cities with the most adults 25 and over holding a bachelor's degree or higher, as of the 2020 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 –

01Burlington, VTVT44,01912,258–

02South Burlington, VTVT21,3947,949–

03Essex Junction, VTVT10,9213,579–

04Montpelier, VTVT7,8233,575–

05Rutland, VTVT15,3633,473–

06Shelburne, VTVT6,4992,976–

07Winooski, VTVT8,2392,436–

08Brattleboro, VTVT7,6572,401–

09Bennington, VTVT9,2452,189–

10Middlebury, VTVT7,2201,839–

11Barre, VTVT8,2141,681–

12St. Albans, VTVT6,9391,330–

13St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,8591,106–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS