Vermont Counties
Vermont, Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, this state is known for its natural landscapes, including the Green Mountains. Its largest city is Burlington, and the capital is Montpelier. It is recognized for its maple syrup production and outdoor recreation.. There are 14 county in Vermont. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.
Chittenden County
Chittenden County, population 164,306
Washington County
Washington County, population 58,328
Rutland County
Rutland County, population 57,764
Vermont is divided into 14 counties that govern the rural Green Mountain State. Here's an overview of Vermont's counties:
Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont is the state's most populous county and contains its largest city of Burlington along Lake Champlain.
Bennington County in the southwest contains historic Bennington and mixes small cities with mountains and farmland. Rutland County in the south central area also combines urban settlements with rural regions.
Northeastern Vermont borders New Hampshire and contains Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia counties which have small towns set among mountains, forests, rivers and streams. Popular ski resorts dot the landscape here.
The Central Vermont counties of Washington, Orange, and Windsor counties comprise a hilly, agricultural region with a few mid-sized cities and villages like Montpelier, the state capital, and Woodstock.
The Northeast Kingdom region along the Canadian border contains Vermont's most sparsely populated and remote counties - Franklin, Orleans, and Essex. Vast wilderness prevails here.
Vermont's smallest county geographically is Chittenden at just over 600 square miles while Essex County is the largest at around 1,800 square miles. However, population density is greatest in Chittenden and lowest in Essex.
Overall, Vermont's 14 rural counties all share in the state's unique culture and geography while providing local governance and services ranging from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts state line. The diverse counties reflect life in the Green Mountains.
| County Name | Population | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 36,851 | Addison County cities |
| Bennington County | 35,338 | Bennington County cities |
| Caledonia County | 29,705 | Caledonia County cities |
| Chittenden County | 164,306 | Chittenden County cities |
| Essex County | 6,123 | Essex County cities |
| Franklin County | 49,685 | Franklin County cities |
| Grand Isle County | 7,169 | Grand Isle County cities |
| Lamoille County | 25,341 | Lamoille County cities |
| Orange County | 28,837 | Orange County cities |
| Orleans County | 26,897 | Orleans County cities |
| Rutland County | 57,764 | Rutland County cities |
| Washington County | 58,328 | Washington County cities |
| Windham County | 42,015 | Windham County cities |
| Windsor County | 54,988 | Windsor County cities |