Orleans County, Vermont

Orleans County: one of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States

About

Orleans County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,231 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,897 inhabitants. Its county seat is Newport. The county was created 234 years ago in 1791.

Orleans County locator map
Location of Orleans County on Vermont map.

County Snapshot

Orleans County at a glance

Orleans County currently has 19 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

19

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Quick Facts about Orleans County

Population 26,897 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Vermont (United States)
Different from Orleans Parish, Orleans County
Area 1868 km2
Water as percent of area 3.9%
Land as percent of area 96.1%
Latitude & Longitude 44.8288,-72.2438
Named for Orléans
Capital Newport
Establishment January 01, 1792
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:59:56 (18th April 2026)
Density 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.24% (2010-2020)
Weather 69℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Orleans County is located at 44°49'44"N 72°14'38"W (44.8288100, -72.2438100). It has 4 neighbors: Caledonia County, Essex County, Franklin County and Lamoille County.

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The largest city of Orleans County is Newport with a population of 3,121. Other cities include, Barton population 2,455, Troy population 1,519, Craftsbury population 1,170 and Irasburg population 1,129. See all Orleans County cities & populated places.

Orleans County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orleans County.

City Name Population Title
Newport 3,121 City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Barton 2,455 Town in Vermont
Troy 1,519 Town in Vermont, USA
Craftsbury 1,170 Town in Vermont
Irasburg 1,129 Town in Vermont
Glover 1,086 Town in Orleans County, Vermont
Coventry 1,044 Town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Albany 904 Town in Vermont
Lowell 780 Census-designated place in the town of Lowell Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Orleans 712 Village in Barton, Vermont, United States
Morgan 695 Town in Vermont
Greensboro 687 Town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Derby Line 615 Incorporated village in the town of Derby in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
Holland 608 Town in Vermont, United States
North Troy 565 Village in Vermont
Jay 557 Town in Vermont, United States

Weather

69°F
Partly Sunny
2 to 6 mph SE Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

7-Day Forecast
  • Derby
  • Jay
  • Lowell
  • Albany
  • Troy
  • Brownington
  • Craftsbury
  • Glover
  • Greensboro
  • Morgan
  • Barton
  • Westmore
  • Irasburg
  • Charleston
  • Newport
  • Holland
  • Newport
  • Coventry
  • Westfield

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Orleans County decreased by 1.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 27,231 - census
2011 27,195 -0.13% estimation process
2012 27,165 -0.11% estimation process
2013 27,135 -0.11% estimation process
2014 27,024 -0.41% estimation process
2015 27,034 0.04% estimation process
2016 26,766 -1% estimation process
2017 26,811 0.17% estimation process
2018 26,859 0.18% estimation process
2019 27,037 0.66% estimation process
2020 26,897 -0.52% estimation process
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Other places with the same name (1)

  • Orleans County, New York one of the four northernmost counties in Vermont, United States with a population of 39,978 people.

Vermont Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Chittenden County 164,306 County in Vermont, United States
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
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