by Kristen Carney
Updated: February 9, 2026
The most populous counties in Vermont are Chittenden County with 169,758, Rutland County at 60,425, Washington County with 60,017, Windsor County at 57,990, and Franklin County with 50,638. You can get the most current Census population data for all 14 Vermont counties, sorted from the most populous counties in Vermont to the least, according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
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| Rank | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County | 169,758 |
| 2 | Rutland County | 60,425 |
| 3 | Washington County | 60,017 |
| 4 | Windsor County | 57,990 |
| 5 | Franklin County | 50,638 |
| 6 | Windham County | 45,923 |
| 7 | Addison County | 37,664 |
| 8 | Bennington County | 37,269 |
| 9 | Caledonia County | 30,475 |
| 10 | Orange County | 29,761 |
| 11 | Orleans County | 27,606 |
| 12 | Lamoille County | 26,148 |
| 13 | Grand Isle County | 7,450 |
| 14 | Essex County | 5,982 |
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United States Census Bureau. B01001 SEX BY AGE, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office. Web. January 29, 2026. http://www.census.gov/. |
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