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.
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.
Mapped populated places
19
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
NewportPopulation 3,121
Top linked places
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 |
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.
Orleans County map
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
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 |
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 |