Bennington, VT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
37,269
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
46.9
0.644% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
11.3%
0.223% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$73,325
2.56% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$279,900
8.74% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
17,768
0.904% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Bennington, 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, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bennington, VT are Bennington College (302 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Bennington, VT was $279,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Bennington, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bennington, VT was 2 cars per household.

United StatesVermont

Population & Diversity

Bennington, VT is home to a population of 37.3k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.68% of Bennington, VT residents were born outside of the country (1k people).

In 2024, there were 40.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.8k people) in Bennington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 839 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 609 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%
2024 Citizenship
99%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Bennington, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bennington, VT was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bennington, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    33.8k ± 241
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    839 ± 187
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    609 ± 240
2.81%
Hispanic Population
1.05k people

In 2024, there were 40.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.8k people) in Bennington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 839 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 609 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.81% of the people in Bennington, VT are hispanic (1.05k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bennington, VT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    5,120 ± 1,750 people
  2. China
    1,549 ± 965 people
  3. India
    1,343 ± 899 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,120 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,549 and India with 1,343.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.68%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1k people
2.36%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
879 people

As of 2024, 2.68% of Bennington, VT residents (1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bennington, VT was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    618 ± 141
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    288 ± 113
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    168 ± 79

Bennington, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bennington, VT employs 17.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bennington, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,864 people), Retail Trade (2,635 people), and Educational Services (2,239 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($106,339), Finance & Insurance ($101,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($90,893).

Employment

Occupations

17.8k
2024 Value
± 923
−0.904%
1 Year decline
± 7.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bennington, VT declined at a rate of −0.904%, from 17.9k employees to 17.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bennington, VT, are Management Occupations (2,392 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,930 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,610 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bennington, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.8k
2024 Value
± 923
−0.904%
1 Year decline
± 7.59%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bennington, VT declined at a rate of −0.904%, from 17.9k employees to 17.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bennington, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,864 people), Retail Trade (2,635 people), and Educational Services (2,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bennington, VT, though some of these residents may live in Bennington, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,833
Median earning men ± $4,095
$43,111
Median earning women ± $3,945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,489), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,233), and Information ($75,564).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($90,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,353), and Construction ($61,875).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 121
    Construction
  2. 104
    Retail Trade
  3. 86
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $175k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $111k
    Manufacturing
  3. $98k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

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, 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

Voting results are not available for Bennington, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (1.76%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders
Senator from Vermont1
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 Vermont3
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Bennington, VT

Becca Balint
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Bennington, 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, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Bennington, VT awarded 302 degrees. The student population of Bennington, VT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 270 male students and 597 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bennington, VT are White (180 and 70%), Hispanic or Latino (35 and 13.6%), Unknown (12 and 4.67%), and Two or More Races (12 and 4.67%).

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

The most popular majors in Bennington, VT are Other English Language & Literature (57 and 18.9%), General Literature (31 and 10.3%), and General Visual & Performing Arts (28 and 9.27%).

The median tuition cost in Bennington, VT for private four year colleges is $63,802.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Bennington, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 867 (31.1% men and 68.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 867 students enrolled in Bennington, VT, 31.1% men and 68.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 550 records, of which 70.2% were women and 29.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Literature
    31 degrees awarded
  2. General Visual & Performing Arts
    28 degrees awarded
  3. General Drama & Theater Arts
    18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bennington, VT was General Literature with 31 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Bennington College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
302 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bennington College with 302 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 91 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bennington, VT, which is 0.431 times less than the 211 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 5.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($63,802) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($842) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bennington, VT was $279,900 in 2024, which is 0.841 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $257,400 to $279,900, a 8.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Bennington, VT is 73.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bennington, VT have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bennington, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$279,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$10,267
$11,042
Median Property Taxes
±$575

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, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

73.7%
Homeownership
2024
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 73.7% of the housing units in Bennington, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$73,325
Median Household Income
± $4,802
15k
Number of Households
± 830

In 2024, the median household income of the 15k households in Bennington, VT grew to $73,325 from the previous year's value of $71,494.

The following chart displays the households in Bennington, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bennington, VT is from Vermont.
0.433
2023 Wage GINI in Vermont
0.437
2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2023, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.942% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (69.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.7%)
  3. Carpooled (6.9%)

In 2024, 69.9% of workers in Bennington, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.9%).

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Commute Time

20.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bennington, VT have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Bennington, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bennington, VT (4.12k out of 36.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bennington, 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.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Bennington, VT has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.974% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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899 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.4%
Uninsured
40%
Employer Coverage
21.8%
Medicaid
16.8%
Medicare
15.1%
Non-Group
0.974%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bennington, VT grew by 7.71% from 5.01% to 5.4%.

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