CITY · VT

What county is Burlington, VT in?

Burlington, VT is mostly in Chittenden County. County FIPS code 50007, population 169,481 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Burlington, Vermont
Primary county: Chittenden County
FIPS code: 50007
County population: 169,481

Some cities extend into more than one county. Burlington is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Burlington in?

Burlington, VT is mostly in Chittenden County.

What is the county seat of Chittenden County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.