Vermont State Population

Second-smallest U.S. population.

Vermont has long maintained one of the smallest and most rural populations among U.S. states, currently hovering around 647,000 residents. Its demographic history is characterized by periods of slow, often stagnant, growth, and even occasional decline, particularly through the late 19th and early 20th centuries as young Vermonters left for industrial centers. More recently, however, the state has experienced a modest resurgence, driven primarily by net in-migration, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as people sought its natural beauty and quieter lifestyle. Despite this recent influx, Vermont continues to grapple with an aging population and a persistently low birth rate, issues that pose long-term challenges to its workforce and overall demographic vitality, underscoring its unique and often fragile population dynamics.

Data Source: US Census Bureau