Vermont Counties by Population (2025)

There are 14 counties in Vermont.

Chittenden County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 169,729. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.01% since the previous census.

A number of other Vermont counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Chittenden County:

• Washington County : 60,196
• Rutland County : 60,107

Vermont Counties with the Fewest Residents

The smallest county in Vermont is Essex County, with a population of just 6,036. This total represents a increase of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.

Other small counties include:

• Grand Isle County : 7,421
• Lamoille County : 25,974
• Orleans County : 27,424

Vermont Counties with Rapid Growth

Franklin County, with its current population of 51,544, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.0% since the last census.

On the other hand, Bennington County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 36,863 current residents totalling 0.0% less than the previous census.