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
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
Vermont is considered the fifth ‘Greenest State’ in the US – January 27, 2022
Vt. measure aims to transition from fossil heating fuels – January 26, 2022
Vermont Climate Study Says Sweeping Change Is Happening — and More Looms – November 9, 2021
GMP and Efficiency Vermont make it easier for customers to switch away from fossil fuel for heating – October 31, 2021
Debate over development versus conservation comes to a head in South Burlington – October 31, 2021
PFAS complicates the problem of handling ‘garbage juice’ from state’s only landfill – October 28, 2021
Experts expect climate change to cause more flooding in Vermont. Is the state ready? – August 29, 2021
Burlington sees longest stretch without cooling off since 1901 – August 16, 2021
Census map: Vermont grew 2.8 percent, became more diverse since 2010 – August 13, 2021
Vermont is heating up faster than much of the country – August 3, 2021
Vt. Governor, Other Leaders Tour Flash Flood Damage – August 2, 2021
Vermont Lawmaker Kelly Pajala Feels Housing Pinch First-Hand – June 5, 2021
Vermont to Pay Farmers for Tackling Phosphorus – May 27, 2021
How Vermont could meet its required climate goals – May 25, 2021
Grassland bird survey poses obstacle for large-scale solar project in Middlebury – May 18, 2021
What’s up with the uptick in ticks? – May 17, 2021
Herbicide Use in “Regenerative” No-Till Contaminates Waterbodies – February 19, 2021
Vermont leads the nation in battery recycling. Why do most still end up in the trash? – February 18, 2021
Trees for Streams: statewide water quality efforts enhanced through 14 acres of tree planting – February 3, 2021
State fines landowners for removing shoreline vegetation – January 24, 2021