Bennington County, VT

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2023 Population

37,312

0.0375% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

46.6

0.214% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.4%

1.32% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$71,494

4.28% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$257,400

5.93% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,930

1.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bennington County, VT had a population of 37.3k people with a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $71,494. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bennington County, VT declined from 37,326 to 37,312, a −0.0375% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,558 to $71,494, a 4.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bennington County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), White (Hispanic) (1.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Bennington County, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Bennington County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bennington County, VT are Bennington College (302 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Bennington County, VT was $257,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Bennington County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bennington County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Bennington County, VT borders Berkshire County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Rensselaer County, NY, Washington County, NY, Rutland County, VT, Windham County, VT, and Windsor County, VT.

United States Vermont Bennington, VT

Population & Diversity

Bennington County, VT is home to a population of 37.3k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.36% of Bennington County, VT residents were born outside of the country (879 people).

In 2023, there were 28.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.2k people) in Bennington County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 411 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Bennington County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bennington County, VT was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bennington County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bennington County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.2k ± 194
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 256
White (Hispanic)
411 ± 145

2.74%

Hispanic Population

1.02k people

2.74% of the people in Bennington County, VT are hispanic (1.02k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bennington County, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,981 ± 1,725 people
China
1,582 ± 975 people
Germany
991 ± 772 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,981 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,582 and Germany with 991.

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

879 people

2.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.01k people

As of 2023, 2.36% of Bennington County, VT residents (879 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bennington County, VT was 2.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bennington County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
737 ± 178
Gulf War (2001-)
327 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
209 ± 93

Bennington County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bennington County, VT employs 17.9k people. The largest industries in Bennington County, VT are Retail Trade (2,794 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,756 people), and Educational Services (2,483 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($97,390), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,571), and Finance & Insurance ($79,783).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,434. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.9k

2023 Value

± 976

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 7.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bennington County, VT grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 17.7k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bennington County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,264 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,024 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,717 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bennington County, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.9k

2023 Value

± 976

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 7.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bennington County, VT grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 17.7k employees to 17.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bennington County, VT, are Retail Trade (2,794 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,756 people), and Educational Services (2,483 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bennington County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Bennington County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,199

Median earning men ± $2,803

$40,081

Median earning women ± $3,945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,420), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,992), and Information ($73,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,750), Construction ($59,219), and Public Administration ($56,989).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

1.76%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

121
Construction
104
Retail Trade
86
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$175k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$111k
Manufacturing
$98k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bennington County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.7%), followed by Other (3.03%).

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Bennington County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.7%)
Republican Party
Other (3.03%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bennington County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.7%), followed by Other (3.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bennington County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Peter Welch

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Bennington County, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Bennington County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Bennington County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Bennington County, VT awarded 302 degrees. The student population of Bennington County, VT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 277 male students and 603 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bennington County, VT are White (173 and 72.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (28 and 11.8%), Unknown (14 and 5.88%), and Two or More Races (12 and 5.04%).

The largest universities in Bennington County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Bennington College (302 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bennington County, VT are Other English Language & Literature (46 and 15.2%), General Visual & Performing Arts (34 and 11.3%), and General Drama & Theater Arts (21 and 6.95%).

The median tuition cost in Bennington County, VT for private four year colleges is $60,648.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Bennington County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 880 (31.5% men and 68.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 880 students enrolled in Bennington County, VT, 31.5% men and 68.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 557 records, of which 70.2% were women and 29.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Visual & Performing Arts
34 degrees awarded
General Drama & Theater Arts
21 degrees awarded
General Literature
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bennington County, VT was General Visual & Performing Arts with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bennington County, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Bennington College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

302 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bennington College with 302 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 88 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bennington County, VT, which is 0.411 times less than the 214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 173 degrees mean that there were 6.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 28 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,648) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.431% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.362% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Bachelors Degree (106k), and Some college (93.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bennington County, VT was $257,400 in 2023, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $243,000 to $257,400, a 5.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Bennington County, VT is 75.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bennington County, VT have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bennington County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bennington County, VT is $71,494. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bennington County, VT was Census Tract 9708 with a value of $103,247, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9711, with respective values of $89,091 and $79,444.

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bennington County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.01%.

Housing

Property

$257,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,859

$11,074

Median Property Taxes

±$582

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bennington County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bennington County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.7%

Homeownership

2023

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.7% of the housing units in Bennington County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bennington County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9708
Census Tract 9705
Census Tract 9711

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bennington County, VT was Census Tract 9708 with a value of $103,247, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9711, with respective values of $89,091 and $79,444.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bennington County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,494

Median Household Income

± $4,402

14.6k

Number of Households

± 836

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Bennington County, VT grew to $71,494 from the previous year's value of $68,558.

The following chart displays the households in Bennington County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bennington County, VT is from Vermont.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2022, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (7.82%)

In 2023, 72.3% of workers in Bennington County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bennington County, VT have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Bennington County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bennington County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bennington County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bennington County, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bennington County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.01%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bennington County, VT (4.13k out of 36.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bennington County, VT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.1% of the children was living in poverty in Bennington County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Bennington County, VT has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bennington County, VT see 930 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.58% decrease from the previous year (985 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1166 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 206 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

930 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bennington County, VT

Primary care physicians in Bennington County, VT see an average of 930 patients per year. This represents a 5.58% decrease from the previous year (985 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bennington County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.01%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

17.9%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bennington County, VT grew by 8.63% from 4.62% to 5.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bennington County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Bennington County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bennington County, VT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.4% in Bennington County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bennington County, VT.