Vermont Counties by Poverty Rate
The poverty rate measures the share of residents with income below the federal threshold. It varies by household size and is a key indicator of economic hardship.
All 14 counties ranked by Poverty Rate, from lowest to highest. Click the column header to reverse sort order. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
| # | Counties | Poverty Rate ↑ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County, Vermont | 0.0% |
| 2 | Rutland County, Vermont | 1.9% |
| 3 | Caledonia County, Vermont | 2.9% |
| 4 | Washington County, Vermont | 3.0% |
| 5 | Bennington County, Vermont | 3.1% |
| 6 | Essex County, Vermont | 3.7% |
| 7 | Addison County, Vermont | 3.8% |
| 8 | Lamoille County, Vermont | 4.1% |
| 9 | Orange County, Vermont | 5.5% |
| 10 | Grand Isle County, Vermont | 7.0% |
| 11 | Franklin County, Vermont | 7.0% |
| 12 | Windham County, Vermont | 7.6% |
| 13 | Orleans County, Vermont | 8.4% |
| 14 | Windsor County, Vermont | 29.1% |