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Bennington

Vermont · 8,795 residents · 4.828 sq mi
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Bennington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,460. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,795
−4%since 2000
from 9,168 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,822 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,899 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+13%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Bennington
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,460
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,252
+77%since 2000
from $16,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(8,847)
Black0.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(86)
Asian1%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(7,953)
Black1.4%(120)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(221)
Asian0.9%(75)
Other3.4%(296)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,709)
Diversity Score
19
+217%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, Vermont?

Bennington, Vermont has about 8,795 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Vermont?

The typical household in Bennington, Vermont earns about $46,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennington, Vermont expensive?

In Bennington, Vermont, the median home is worth about $162,700, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, Vermont?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bennington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennington, Vermont?

About 13.2% of people in Bennington, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennington, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennington, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 737 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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