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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%+11.4 pts

02Washington County, VTVT59,65243.7%+11.5 pts

03Grand Isle County, VTVT7,51142.2%+17.2 pts

04Lamoille County, VTVT26,29441.0%+9.8 pts

05Addison County, VTVT38,04841.0%+11.2 pts

06Windham County, VTVT45,20439.7%+9.2 pts

07Windsor County, VTVT57,31238.4%+8.2 pts

08Bennington County, VTVT36,63037.5%+10.4 pts

09Rutland County, VTVT59,65332.2%+9.0 pts

10Orange County, VTVT30,00231.9%+8.1 pts

11Caledonia County, VTVT30,41430.7%+8.2 pts

12Franklin County, VTVT51,17726.5%+9.9 pts

13Orleans County, VTVT27,60024.2%+8.1 pts

14Essex County, VTVT6,05118.4%+7.7 pts

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