RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 12 SHOWN OF 12

Most educated, Vermont cities · 1990

Vermont cities ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (1990 ACS). This list covers the 12 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 12 is 26.5%.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS –

01Montpelier, VTVT7,82339.6%–

02Middlebury, VTVT7,22039.2%–

03South Burlington, VTVT21,39439.1%–

04Burlington, VTVT44,01934.8%–

05Essex Junction, VTVT10,92133.1%–

06Brattleboro, VTVT7,65726.5%–

07Bennington, VTVT9,24519.3%–

08Rutland, VTVT15,36319.2%–

09Winooski, VTVT8,23917.8%–

10St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85917.1%–

11St. Albans, VTVT6,93914.1%–

12Barre, VTVT8,21411.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS