Vermont
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Vermont Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 67.9
People per square mile, 2020: 69.8
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
85,425 |
1800 |
154,465 |
1810 |
217,895 |
1820 |
235,981 |
1830 |
280,652 |
1840 |
291,948 |
1850 |
314,120 |
1860 |
315,098 |
1870 |
330,551 |
1880 |
332,286 |
1890 |
332,422 |
1900 |
343,641 |
1910 |
355,956 |
1920 |
352,428 |
1930 |
359,611 |
1940 |
359,231 |
1950 |
377,747 |
1960 |
389,881 |
1970 |
444,732 |
1980 |
511,456 |
1990 |
562,758 |
2000 |
608,827 |
2010 |
625,741 |
2020 |
643,077 |
2030 |
*617,969 |
2040 |
*601,865 |
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2010 |
Percent Change |
|
VERMONT |
643,077 |
625,741 |
17,336 |
2.77% |
Addison County |
37363 |
36,821 |
542 |
1.47% |
Bennington County |
37347 |
37,125 |
222 |
0.60% |
Caledonia County |
30233 |
31,227 |
-994 |
-3.18% |
Chittenden County |
168323 |
156,545 |
11,778 |
7.52% |
Essex County |
5920 |
6,306 |
-386 |
-6.12% |
Franklin County |
49946 |
47,746 |
2,200 |
4.61% |
Grand Isle County |
7293 |
6,970 |
323 |
4.63% |
Lamoille County |
25945 |
24,475 |
1,470 |
6.01% |
Orange County |
29277 |
28,936 |
341 |
1.18% |
Orleans County |
27393 |
27,231 |
162 |
0.59% |
Rutland County |
60572 |
61,642 |
-1,070 |
-1.74% |
Washington County |
59807 |
59,534 |
273 |
0.46% |
Windham County |
45905 |
44,513 |
1,392 |
3.13% |
Windsor County |
57753 |
56,670 |
1,083 |
1.91% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Vermont Population News Articles
Vermont lawmakers are looking to better support immigrants, economic opportunity they offer – Mar 13, 2025
These are the largest cities in Vermont by population in 2025 – Mar 12, 2025
Ten years later, Vermont and nine other states achieve joint EV targets – Mar 10, 2025
How Green Mountains Students Turn Lessons into Climate Action – Feb 25, 2025
New effort to improve Vermont water quality, state forests – Feb 21, 2025
Scott calls for rolling back Vermont climate change laws – Feb 21, 2025
The flood that forced a housing reckoning in Vermont – Oct 22, 2024
Homelessness, drug addiction drive public safety concerns in Vermont’s largest — and lefty — city: ‘I don’t walk at night’ – Oct 19, 2024
Vermont’s population ticked upward in 2023 — but only slightly – Oct 17, 2024
What is causing devastating floods? – Sept 3, 2024
State agency report: Vermont needs at least 24,000 new homes – Aug 30, 2024
Record migrant traffic from Canada prompts border patrol agent surge, and new limits on asylum seekers – Aug 30, 2024
Scrap food waste, save money, and fight climate change with DEC – Aug 26, 2024
These are the largest cities in Vermont by population in 2024 – Aug 19, 2024
New Americans in Vermont could access education grants sooner under new legislation – Mar 12, 2024
Warmest winter on record: Several Vermont communities hit new highs – Mar 4, 2024
DEC addressing pollution in Colchester stream – Feb 26, 2024
Hundreds of Vt. property owners failing to comply with 2015 water quality law – Feb 22, 2024
Climate change leading to thinner ice on lakes: Child hospitalized in northern Vermont – Feb 21, 2024
Census of Agriculture Captures Changes in Vermont Agriculture – Feb 21, 2024
Vermont Cleanup Group Uses Collected Debris to Raise Water Pollution Awareness – September 26, 2023
Vermont Town Sick of Influencers Closes Road to Tourists Ahead of Fall Foliage Season – September 23, 2023
Federal immigration authorities send an average of 60 people to Vermont prisons each month – September 18, 2023
They moved to Vermont for climate safety. Then came floods. – September 15, 2023
How Big Is Vermont? See Its Size in Miles, Acres, and How It Compares to Other States – September 6, 2023
Poll: 13% of Vermonters reported flood damage to home or business – August 29, 2023
Many of Vermont’s Dairy Farms Have Shuttered, and the Forecast Is for Still Fewer — and Much Larger — Operations – June 7, 2023
Warmer waters in Vermont’s rivers mean adjusting fishing habits – June 7, 2023
This year’s count finds homelessness has climbed nearly 19% in Vermont – June 7, 2023
Vermont issues air quality warning due to wildfire haze – June 6, 2023
Area farmers suffer ‘catastrophic’ crop losses from last week’s freeze – May 24, 2023
Under pressure: Years of drinking water problems force Montpelier to confront an aging system – November 28, 2022
Vermont Housing Crisis Forcing Longer Stays at Emergency Shelters – November 17, 2022
Study: Vermont is the No. 4 least affordable state for renters – October 30, 2022
PCBs’ Presence Hits Hard for Rural Schools – October 27, 2022
Fall foliage in Vermont is likely to become less vibrant in coming years. Here’s why – October 14, 2022
Petition urges state to halt logging at Camel’s Hump – June 15, 2022
Homelessness Remains on the Rise in Vermont, Survey Finds – June 2, 2022
As a busy summer approaches, challenges remain at Lake Carmi – May 29, 2022
This State Produces The Most Electricity From Renewable Sources – May 28, 2022
County climate plan focuses on local action – February 17, 2022
Vermont getting $21M to expand electric vehicle infrastructure – February 11, 2022
With regional transportation pact in doubt, Vermont considers other policies – February 2, 2022
Vt. measure aims to transition from fossil heating fuels – January 26, 2022