Wanderlust World Wanderlust World According to the 2020 Census, Vermont's population stands at 623,989, making it the second-least populous U.S. state—only Wyoming has fewer residents.
Vermont's small population is spread across a largely rural landscape. The state has seen modest growth in recent decades, driven partly by remote workers relocating for quality of life. Burlington, the largest city, houses roughly 45,000 people—underscoring the state's small-town character.