What are the largest counties in Vermont?

Chittenden County is the largest county in Vermont, with 169,115 residents in 2025 (Census PEP). Rutland County (59,653) and Washington County (59,652) come next.

Data as of 2025 · updated November 5, 2026

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All 14 ranked Vermont counties

Vermont counties ranked by population
Rank	County	Residents 2025	Change 2020–25
1	Chittenden County	169,115	+0.4%
2	Rutland County	59,653	−1.4%
3	Washington County	59,652	−0.2%
4	Windsor County	57,312	−0.7%
5	Franklin County	51,177	+2.3%
6	Windham County	45,204	−1.4%
7	Addison County	38,048	+1.8%
8	Bennington County	36,630	−1.8%
9	Caledonia County	30,414	+0.8%
10	Orange County	30,002	+2.4%
11	Orleans County	27,600	+0.7%
12	Lamoille County	26,294	+1.4%
13	Grand Isle County	7,511	+3.2%
14	Essex County	6,051	+2.2%

How this is ranked

The Census Bureau's July 1 resident population estimates for 2025, largest first, with the change since 2020. Counties with fewer than 1,000 residents are not ranked. Areas without an estimate for the same year as the others are not ranked.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2025). Figures come from public federal statistics and are informational only, not investment advice. Check the source before relying on a number. Methodology: how ranks and figures are built.

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What is the largest county in Vermont?

Chittenden County is the largest county in Vermont, with 169,115 residents in 2025 (Census PEP). Rutland County (59,653) and Washington County (59,652) come next.

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