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Most unemployed people, Vermont cities

Vermont cities with the most unemployed people in the civilian labor force, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the unemployment rate. This list covers the 13 cities in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYED RESIDENTSVS 2020

01Burlington, VTVT44,0191,135+10%

02South Burlington, VTVT21,394491+9%

03Rutland, VTVT15,363336−12%

04Brattleboro, VTVT7,657281+6%

05Bennington, VTVT9,245226+46%

06Barre, VTVT8,214215−24%

07Middlebury, VTVT7,220200+16%

08Shelburne, VTVT6,499154−3%

09St. Johnsbury, VTVT5,859129+3%

10Essex Junction, VTVT10,921126−48%

11Montpelier, VTVT7,823108−16%

12Winooski, VTVT8,23972−49%

13St. Albans, VTVT6,93957−62%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES