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North Bennington

Vermont · 1,688 residents (2025 est.) · 1.873 sq mi
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North Bennington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,571. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $313,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,336
−6%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+52%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Bennington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,571
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,132 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,137
+91%since 2000
from $16,832 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−7%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,447
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+68%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,352)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian1.7%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,170)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian5.7%(76)
Other5.3%(71)
Diversity Score28.4%(379)
Diversity Score
28
+226%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Bennington, Vermont?

North Bennington, Vermont has about 1,336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Bennington, Vermont?

The typical household in North Bennington, Vermont earns about $68,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Bennington, Vermont expensive?

In North Bennington, Vermont, the median home is worth about $313,000, and the typical rent is about $1,447 a month.

How educated are people in North Bennington, Vermont?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Bennington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Bennington, Vermont?

About 7.4% of people in North Bennington, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Bennington, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, North Bennington, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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