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Old Bennington

Vermont · 122 residents (2025 est.) · 0.368 sq mi
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Old Bennington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $445,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−22%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 557 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
−6%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1251682122552991990201020202024Old Bennington
2024182
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.9%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.1%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.4%(8)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422%(40)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.7%(14)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.5%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.9%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.8%(16)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,750
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,326
+106%since 2000
from $40,884 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−20%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $733 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−30%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(214)
Black3.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−15%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English31.9%(58)
Irish30.8%(56)
Italian20.3%(37)
Polish18.7%(34)
German13.7%(25)
Scottish8.8%(16)
Welsh4.4%(8)
Swedish3.8%(7)
Arab2.7%(5)
Lebanese2.7%(5)
French2.2%(4)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Iranian1.6%(3)
Norwegian1.1%(2)
Russian1.1%(2)
Dutch0.5%(1)
Lithuanian0.5%(1)
Ukrainian0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
61.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 93.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.2%(12)
Married73%(54)
Widowed1.4%(1)
Divorced9.5%(7)
Women 15+
Never married5.6%(4)
Married80.3%(57)
Widowed5.6%(4)
Divorced8.5%(6)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Bennington, Vermont?

Old Bennington, Vermont has about 182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Bennington, Vermont earns about $168,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Bennington, Vermont expensive?

In Old Bennington, Vermont, the median home is worth about $445,500, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Old Bennington, Vermont?

About 84.9% of adults age 25 and over in Old Bennington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Bennington, Vermont?

About 0.0% of people in Old Bennington, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Bennington, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Bennington, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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