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Most unemployed people, Vermont counties

Vermont counties 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 14 counties in Vermont that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYED RESIDENTSVS 2020

01Chittenden County, VTVT169,1153,278−5%

02Windsor County, VTVT57,3121,307+20%

03Rutland County, VTVT59,6531,217+14%

04Windham County, VTVT45,2041,158+15%

05Washington County, VTVT59,652895−13%

06Franklin County, VTVT51,177837−28%

07Bennington County, VTVT36,630819+12%

08Addison County, VTVT38,048784−3%

09Orleans County, VTVT27,600744+30%

10Lamoille County, VTVT26,294501−5%

11Orange County, VTVT30,002372−39%

12Caledonia County, VTVT30,414350−27%

13Essex County, VTVT6,051135−12%

14Grand Isle County, VTVT7,511122−29%

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES