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Most educated, Vermont cities · 2020

Vermont cities ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2020 ACS). This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Shelburne, VTVT6,49968.2%–

02Montpelier, VTVT7,82361.2%+14.4 pts

03South Burlington, VTVT21,39456.1%+10.1 pts

04Middlebury, VTVT7,22055.5%+14.7 pts

05Burlington, VTVT44,01954.0%+11.9 pts

06Essex Junction, VTVT10,92148.0%+8.9 pts

07Brattleboro, VTVT7,65747.8%+14.1 pts

08Winooski, VTVT8,23947.4%+24.5 pts

09Bennington, VTVT9,24534.1%+15.8 pts

10Rutland, VTVT15,36329.7%+8.1 pts

11St. Albans, VTVT6,93928.6%+8.7 pts

12Barre, VTVT8,21427.2%+9.9 pts

13St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,85925.7%+5.8 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS