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Most residents in poverty, Vermont counties · 1990

Vermont counties with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 1990 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 14 counties in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPRESIDENTS IN POVERTYVS –

01Chittenden County, VTVT169,11511,463–

02Rutland County, VTVT59,6535,992–

03Windsor County, VTVT57,3125,064–

04Washington County, VTVT59,6524,554–

05Franklin County, VTVT51,1774,070–

06Bennington County, VTVT36,6304,051–

07Windham County, VTVT45,2043,932–

08Orleans County, VTVT27,6003,573–

09Caledonia County, VTVT30,4143,383–

10Addison County, VTVT38,0483,186–

11Orange County, VTVT30,0022,466–

12Lamoille County, VTVT26,2942,182–

13Essex County, VTVT6,051890–

14Grand Isle County, VTVT7,511610–

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