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Bennington Micro

Bennington, VT · 1 counties · 36,994 residents · 674.236 sq mi
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Bennington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,926. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $113,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,994
+3%since 1990
from 35,845 in 1990
1990 – 2025
55 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+16%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K36K37K37K38K1990201020202024Bennington
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,926
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,485 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,193
+56%since 1990
from $13,543 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$538
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
28.6% rent
2.8
−17%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(35,375)
Black0.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(147)
Asian0.6%(212)
Diversity Score4.2%(1,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(35,916)
Black0.4%(149)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(344)
Asian0.6%(226)
Diversity Score4.8%(1,791)
5
+14%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, VT?

Bennington, VT has about 36,994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bennington, VT?

The typical household in Bennington, VT earns about $39,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennington, VT expensive?

In Bennington, VT, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, VT?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bennington, VT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennington, VT?

About 10.0% of people in Bennington, VT live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennington, VT grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennington, VT has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,149 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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