Vermont Counties Directory & Interactive Map
Complete official guide to all 14 counties in Vermont (VT). Explore 2024 US Census population estimates, county seats, FIPS codes, land areas, and interactive mapping tools powered by GeoMap Suite.
Vermont County Breakdown
Showing 6 of 6 documented counties and seats.
County Name | FIPS | County Seat | Population (Census) | Land Area | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County (Burlington) | 50007 | Burlington | 168,323 | 537 sq mi | Lookup |
| Rutland County | 50021 | Rutland | 60,572 | 932 sq mi | Lookup |
| Washington County (Montpelier/Barre) | 50023 | Montpelier | 59,807 | 687 sq mi | Lookup |
| Windsor County | 50027 | Woodstock | 57,753 | 969 sq mi | Lookup |
| Franklin County (St. Albans) | 50011 | St. Albans | 49,946 | 637 sq mi | Lookup |
| Windham County (Brattleboro) | 50025 | Newfane | 45,905 | 785 sq mi | Lookup |
Geographic Structure of Vermont Counties
County Administration & Governance
In Vermont, county governments manage vital public infrastructure, tax assessments, law enforcement, judicial courts, election administration, and public records. The county seat (Burlington and other municipal headquarters) houses the primary courthouse, commissioners, and sheriff’s department.
All Vermont counties carry a unique 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, where the first two digits (50) designate the state and the remaining three digits identify each specific jurisdiction.
Geographic & Demographic Highlights
- Most Populous County:Chittenden County (Burlington) (168,323 residents)
- Largest by Land Area:Windsor County (969 sq mi)
- State Capital:Montpelier
- Census Bureau Region:Northeast United States
Demographic calculations derive from the United States Census Bureau 2024 Population Estimates Program (PEP) and TIGER/Line geographic boundary files.