North Bennington, VT

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    2024 Population
    1,336
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.9
    21.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.36%
    13.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,571
    1.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $313,000
    13.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    568
    0.176% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in North 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.

    93.7% of the residents in North Bennington, VT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in North Bennington, VT are Bennington College (238 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in North Bennington, VT was $313,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

    Most people in North Bennington, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in North Bennington, VT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVermontBennington County, VTBennington, VTSouthern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT

    Population & Diversity

    North Bennington, VT is home to a population of 1.34k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.93% of North Bennington, VT residents were born outside of the country (106 people).

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.17k people) in North Bennington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 76 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 69 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.7% of North Bennington, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Bennington, VT was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Bennington, VT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.17k ± 304
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      76 ± 54
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      69 ± 34
    1.35%
    Hispanic Population
    18 people

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.17k people) in North Bennington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 76 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 69 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.35% of the people in North Bennington, VT are hispanic (18 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Vermont.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.93%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    106 people
    6.86%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    92 people

    As of 2024, 7.93% of North Bennington, VT residents (106 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 North Bennington, VT was 6.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      51 ± 62
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      7 ± 15
    3. Vietnam
      7 ± 16

    North Bennington, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 7.29 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Bennington, VT.

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    Health

    92.7% of the population of North Bennington, VT has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 1.09% 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, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.9% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 27.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.32%
    Uninsured
    38.8%
    Employer Coverage
    16%
    Medicaid
    18.6%
    Medicare
    18.2%
    Non-Group
    1.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Bennington, VT grew by 1.26% from 7.22% to 7.32%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of North Bennington, VT employs 568 people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Bennington, VT were Educational Services (203 people), Retail Trade (80 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (37 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($100,000), Information ($78,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,875).

    Employment

    Occupations

    568
    2024 Value
    ± 123
    0.176%
    1 Year growth
    ± 30.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Bennington, VT grew at a rate of 0.176%, from 567 employees to 568 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Bennington, VT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (166 people), Sales & Related Occupations (42 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (35 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Bennington, VT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    568
    2024 Value
    ± 123
    0.176%
    1 Year growth
    ± 30.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Bennington, VT grew at a rate of 0.176%, from 567 employees to 568 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Bennington, VT, are Educational Services (203 people), Retail Trade (80 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (37 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Bennington, VT, though some of these residents may live in North 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

    $35,608
    Median earning men ± $11,105
    $21,711
    Median earning women ± $22,551

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,083), and Retail Trade ($35,950).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($57,917), Public Administration ($49,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($22,083).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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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.

    North 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 North 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    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 North Bennington, VT

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in North Bennington, VT awarded 238 degrees. The student population of North Bennington, VT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 247 male students and 680 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in North Bennington, VT are White (155 and 77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 10.4%), Unknown (11 and 5.47%), and Two or More Races (6 and 2.99%).

    The largest universities in North Bennington, VT by number of degrees awarded are Bennington College (238 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in North Bennington, VT are Other English Language & Literature (40 and 16.8%), General Visual & Performing Arts (27 and 11.3%), and General Literature (18 and 7.56%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $65,398.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in North Bennington, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 927 (26.6% men and 73.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 927 students enrolled in North Bennington, VT, 26.6% men and 73.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 594 records, of which 75.4% were women and 24.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

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

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Bennington, VT was General Visual & Performing Arts with 27 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

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

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bennington College with 238 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 74 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Bennington, VT, which is 0.451 times less than the 164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 155 degrees mean that there were 7.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 21 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 ($65,398) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($864) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in North Bennington, VT was $313,000 in 2024, which is 0.941 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $275,000 to $313,000, a 13.8% increase. The homeownership rate in North Bennington, VT is 61.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in North Bennington, VT have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Bennington, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $313,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$40,087
    $216
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$60

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    61.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.4% of the housing units in North Bennington, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

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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.
    $68,571
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,752
    352
    Number of Households
    ± 79

    In 2024, the median household income of the 352 households in North Bennington, VT grew to $68,571 from the previous year's value of $67,500.

    The following chart displays the households in North 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for North Bennington, VT is from Vermont.
    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 (51.6%)
    2. Walked (17.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (17.3%)

    In 2024, 51.6% of workers in North Bennington, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (17.3%) and those who worked at home (17.3%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    17.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in North Bennington, VT have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.851% of the workforce in North 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 North Bennington, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Bennington, VT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Bennington, VT (77 out of 1.05k 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 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Bennington, VT is White, followed by Asian 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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