Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County: county in Vermont, United States
About
Chittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of the 2010 census, the population was 156,545 and a population density of 98 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 164,306 inhabitants. Its county seat is Burlington. The county was created 239 years ago in 1786.
County Snapshot
Chittenden County at a glance
Chittenden County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Vermont counties
14
Open related pagesLargest city
BurlingtonPopulation 42,899
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Chittenden County
| Population | 164,306 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Vermont (United States) |
| Different from | Chittenden |
| Area | 1605 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 13% |
| Land as percent of area | 87% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4610,-73.0809 |
| Named for | Thomas Chittenden |
| Altitude | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Capital | Burlington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1787 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:50:31 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 102 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Chittenden County is located at 44°27'40"N 73°4'51"W (44.4609800, -73.0809200). It has 7 neighbors: Essex County, Clinton County, Addison County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County and Washington County.
Chittenden County map
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The largest city of Chittenden County is Burlington with a population of 42,899. Other cities include, South Burlington population 19,578, Colchester population 17,102, Milton population 10,907 and Essex Junction population 10,793. See all Chittenden County cities & populated places.
Chittenden County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chittenden County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 42,899 | The capital of Vermont. |
| South Burlington | 19,578 | City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA |
| Colchester | 17,102 | Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States |
| Milton | 10,907 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Essex Junction | 10,793 | Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont |
| Williston | 10,263 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Shelburne | 7,649 | Town in Vermont |
| Winooski | 7,527 | City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States |
| Hinesburg | 4,522 | Town in Vermont |
| Richmond | 4,100 | Place in Vermont, United States of America |
| Charlotte | 3,783 | Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Underhill | 3,076 | Town in Vermont |
| Westford | 2,123 | Town in Vermont |
| Huntington | 1,969 | Town in Vermont |
| Bolton | 1,188 | Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chittenden County
Official Website- Essex
- Underhill
- South Burlington
- Buels Gore
- Milton
- Burlington
- Winooski
- Westford
- Williston
- Huntington
- St. George
- Jericho
- Hinesburg
- Shelburne
- Richmond
- Bolton
- Colchester
- Charlotte
Demographics
The population of Chittenden County increased by 4.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 156,545 | - | census |
| 2011 | 158,033 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 158,673 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 159,432 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 159,945 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 161,293 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 161,563 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 163,031 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 163,571 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 163,774 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 164,306 | 0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Chittenden County (2)
People born in Chittenden County, including racecar driver Beaver Dragon, Canadian businessman and politician Edwin Atwater, .
More notable people
Vermont Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 58,328 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Rutland County | 57,764 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Windsor County | 54,988 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Franklin County | 49,685 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Burlington | 42,899 | The capital of Vermont. |
| Windham County | 42,015 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Addison County | 36,851 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Bennington County | 35,338 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Caledonia County | 29,705 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Orange County | 28,837 | County in Vermont, United States |
| Orleans County | 26,897 | One of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States |
| Lamoille County | 25,341 | County in Vermont, United States |
| South Burlington | 19,578 | City in Chittenden County, Vermont, USA |
| Colchester | 17,102 | Town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States |
| Bennington | 14,897 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Brattleboro | 11,257 | Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States |