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Bennington Micro

Bennington, VT · 1 counties · 37,125 residents · 674.236 sq mi
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Bennington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,125
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K36K37K37K38K1990201020202024Bennington
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,396
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,926 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,962
+32%since 2000
from $21,193 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(35,916)
Black0.4%(149)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(344)
Asian0.6%(226)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(1,791)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(35,517)
Black0.8%(291)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(525)
Asian0.7%(264)
Other1.7%(621)
Diversity Score11.1%(4,118)
Diversity Score
11
+129%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

BenningtonCENTRAL9,245
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1 component county

Bennington CountyCENTRAL36,630
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, VT?

Bennington, VT has about 37,125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, VT?

The typical household in Bennington, VT earns about $47,396 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, VT?

About 31.1% 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 10.9% 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 1,280 residents, a change of about 4 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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