This is less than a one percent rise in Windsor County’s population, from 57,700 in 2020 to 58,196 in 2021.
Windsor County had the fourth largest population in Vermont in 2021.
The US Census Bureau found more than 73 percent of counties in the US saw a natural decrease in population in 2021. This is up from a 55.5 percent increase in 2020.
The Midwest suffered the most sustained population decreases, with many counties along the US East Coast and through the Rocky Mountains seeing increases.
The US population continues to grow, though at a slower rate than before.
Vermont Counties By Population Change from 2020 to 2021
| County | 2020 Estimated Population | 2021 Estimated Population | % Change in Population From Year to Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle County | 7,278 | 7,421 | 2% |
| Orange County | 29,259 | 29,541 | 1% |
| Windsor County | 57,700 | 58,196 | 0.9% |
| Lamoille County | 25,914 | 26,126 | 0.8% |
| Caledonia County | 30,184 | 30,403 | 0.7% |
| Orleans County | 27,355 | 27,546 | 0.7% |
| Franklin County | 49,996 | 50,325 | 0.7% |
| Windham County | 45,844 | 46,090 | 0.5% |
| Washington County | 59,748 | 59,969 | 0.4% |
| Chittenden County | 168,289 | 168,865 | 0.3% |
| Essex County | 5,910 | 5,925 | 0.3% |
| Rutland County | 60,455 | 60,591 | 0.2% |
| Bennington County | 37,271 | 37,312 | 0.1% |
| Addison County | 37,292 | 37,260 | -0.1% |
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