Vermont is a small and charming state located in the New England region of the United States. It’s known for beautiful mountains, adorable small towns, and delicious maple syrup! The entirety of Vermont is only 9,616 square miles, making it one of the tiniest states in America. Vermont is home to 645,000 residents, scattered in cities and towns around the state. Vermont is the second-least populous state in America, behind only Wyoming.
While Vermont may be tiny, it’s got a lot of personality and some really delightful cities. However, don’t expect to find many skyscrapers in this state! In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the largest city in Vermont. We’ll also be uncovering predictions about what will be the largest city in the near future! Then, we’ve got a summary table for you, looking at the five largest cities in the state. Let’s dive in!
What is the Largest City in Vermont?
It’s impossible to visit Burlington without falling in love with its charm. This is Church Street Marketplace, which is just oozing with New England character.
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The largest city in Vermont is Burlington. Burlington is a mid-size city overall, with only 44,464 residents in total. The city sits along Lake Champlain on the western border of the state. It’s near the northern border of Vermont with Canada, so if you’re looking for an international vacation, you won’t have to go far from Burlington! The city is just over 15 square miles and bursting with charm.
Burlington Facts & Figures
Let’s get to know the city of Burlington a little bit better before we take our guesses about what city will be the largest in the state in 2050. Burlington is a very cool spot, and there’s lots to discover about it!
- Burlington’s population rate has been dropping. In fact, it’s presently around -0.2%. While it isn’t shrinking by much, the city isn’t growing, either.
- The University of Vermont and Champlain College are in Burlington! While the population isn’t large, you can expect some fun things to do!
- It’s the tiniest most-populous city in all of the United States.
- Burlington is a beautiful spot for nature lovers to explore. In addition to sitting on Lake Champlain, there are loads of trails for hikers to take advantage of.
- While this isn’t Burlington-specific, Vermont as a whole is home to some seriously deadly animals. The moose is one of the most dangerous species you might encounter while taking a trip to Vermont!
What Will Be the Largest City in Vermont in 2050?
Vermont shares borders with Canada, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.
While Burlington’s population is shrinking a bit, it’s not likely that any other city will overshadow Burlington as the largest city in Vermont in the next few decades. Burlington is twice as large as the second most populous city in Vermont, Essex. However, Essex is growing, so we’ll see what happens!
Top 5 Largest Cities in Vermont: A Comparison
Here’s a quick look at the 5 largest cities in Vermont. For each city, we have provided the population, population growth rate, and size, as well as the rank organized by population.
| Rank | City | Population | Population Growth | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 44,646 | -0.2% | 15.49 sq. mi. |
| 2 | Essex | 22,095 | 1.82% | 39.3 sq. mi. |
| 3 | South Burlington | 20,241 | 0.12% | 29.58 sq. mi. |
| 4 | Colchester | 17,546 | 0.5% | 58.6 sq. mi. |
| 5 | Rutland City | 15,819 | 0.04% | 7.68 sq. mi. |
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