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Internet and Broadband in Vermont
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 89.7%
- U.S. 91.0%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 76.4%
- U.S. 75.6%
- Cellular data plan only
- 8.1%
- U.S. 11.5%
- No internet access
- 6.2%
- U.S. 6.5%
Internet access by county
14 counties in Vermont
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| County | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 91.4% | 78.9% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Bennington County | 84.4% | 72.8% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| Caledonia County | 86.4% | 63.1% | 11.4% | 11.1% |
| Chittenden County | 93.4% | 84.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% |
| Essex County | 86.1% | 58.6% | 8.2% | 11.8% |
| Franklin County | 89.5% | 75.3% | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Grand Isle County | 92.5% | 74.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% |
| Lamoille County | 91.9% | 75.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% |
| Orange County | 88.3% | 71.8% | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| Orleans County | 89.0% | 69.3% | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Rutland County | 87.0% | 75.3% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| Washington County | 91.6% | 71.5% | 14.2% | 5.3% |
| Windham County | 82.4% | 70.4% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| Windsor County | 90.1% | 81.8% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
Internet access in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 91.6% | 79.9% | 8.6% | 3.3% |
| South Burlington | 93.2% | 84.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% |
| Rutland | 85.0% | 73.2% | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Essex Junction | 94.7% | 86.8% | 7.6% | 3.9% |
| Bennington | 85.8% | 72.7% | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Barre | 91.2% | 76.0% | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Winooski | 91.1% | 81.3% | 8.2% | 3.7% |
| Montpelier | 91.5% | 74.4% | 15.2% | 4.2% |
| Brattleboro | 83.9% | 74.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Middlebury | 97.5% | 88.5% | 5.7% | 2.0% |
| St. Albans | 89.1% | 76.9% | 10.3% | 8.1% |
| Shelburne | 92.6% | 85.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| St. Johnsbury | 89.9% | 72.7% | 13.1% | 6.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Vermont?
- 89.7% of households in Vermont have a broadband internet subscription, and 6.2% have no internet access.
- Which Vermont counties have the highest broadband subscription rate?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Chittenden County (93.4%), Lamoille County (91.9%), Washington County (91.6%).
- Which Vermont counties have the lowest broadband subscription rate?
- The lowest are Windham County (82.4%), Bennington County (84.4%), Caledonia County (86.4%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates