Census Bureau: Chittenden County largest and fastest growing

The US Census Bureau has reported that the fastest-growing county in Vermont between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2013, was Chittenden County, whose population rose 0.64 percent over the period. Chittenden County was followed by Lamoille (0.62 percent), Caledonia (0.23 percent), Grand Isle (0.16 percent), and Orleans (0.15 percent) counties.
With respect to numerical growth, Chittenden County added 1,014 people over the period, more than any other county in the state. It was followed by Lamoille, which grew by 155 people, Caledonia (73), and Franklin (50) counties.Chittenden County is the most populous county in Vermont, with 159,515 residents, followed by Rutland and Washington counties.
This information is based on annual population estimates for each of the nation’s counties, county equivalents, metropolitan areas and micropolitan areas since the 2010 Census and up to July 1, 2013. Internet tables are available showing rankings and components of population change (births, deaths, migration).
Later this year, data will be available from County Business Patterns, which provide the economic side of the story. Annual statistics will be released on the number of establishments, employees and annual payroll for nearly 1,200 industries at the national, state and county levels. Statistics on the number of people who commute from one specific county to another will also be released this spring.