CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9709
Vermont · Bennington County · 2,413 residents · 9.45 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low income in VT$42,446#6highest high poverty in VT28.1%#14lowest low home value in VT$193,200#18highest rent burden in VT64.5%TRACT SHAPE · Bennington County, VT
The short version
Census Tract 9709 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $193,200. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Bennington County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
2,413
+3%since 2020
from 2,345 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 248 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+15%since 2020
from 31.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,446
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,179 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,276
+50%since 2020
from $21,543 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+13%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
Retail trade7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Education & health services3.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $694 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+28%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,100)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(161)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(56)
Diversity Score24.1%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,066)
Black5.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(125)
Asian1.7%(42)
Other2.1%(51)
Diversity Score32.6%(786)
Diversity Score
33
+35%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.8 min
+8%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $42,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $193,200, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 28.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Bennington CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024