Vermont Counties by Population (2026)
2026 Pop.
20K
40K
60K
80K
100K
120K
140K
160K
Top 5 Most Populous Counties
168,563
59,483
59,233
57,116
51,213
| County | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density (/mi²) | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 168,563 | 537 | 314 | 0.09% |
| Washington County | 59,483 | 687 | 87 | -0.47% |
| Rutland County | 59,233 | 931 | 64 | -2.06% |
| Windsor County | 57,116 | 969 | 59 | -1.06% |
| Franklin County | 51,213 | 631 | 81 | 2.34% |
| Windham County | 44,929 | 786 | 57 | -2.03% |
| Addison County | 38,140 | 766 | 50 | 2.08% |
| Bennington County | 36,275 | 674 | 54 | -2.79% |
| Caledonia County | 30,320 | 649 | 47 | 0.46% |
| Orange County | 29,993 | 687 | 44 | 2.38% |
| Orleans County | 27,486 | 695 | 40 | 0.3% |
| Lamoille County | 26,439 | 461 | 57 | 1.97% |
| Grand Isle County | 7,516 | 82 | 92 | 3.28% |
| Essex County | 6,099 | 662 | 9.2 | 3.01% |
Sources
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)