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Most educated, Vermont counties · 2020

Vermont counties ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2020 ACS). This list covers the 14 counties in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Chittenden County, VTVT169,11552.6%+28%

02Washington County, VTVT59,65243.7%+36%

03Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51142.2%+69%

04Lamoille County, VTVT26,29441.0%+31%

05Addison County, VTVT38,04841.0%+37%

06Windham County, VTVT45,20439.7%+30%

07Windsor County, VTVT57,31238.4%+27%

08Bennington County, VTVT36,63037.5%+38%

09Rutland County, VTVT59,65332.2%+39%

10Orange County, VTVT30,00231.9%+34%

11Caledonia County, VTVT30,41430.7%+37%

12Franklin County, VTVT51,17726.5%+60%

13Orleans County, VTVT27,60024.2%+50%

14Essex County, VTVT6,05118.4%+71%

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