Old Bennington, VT

Census Place

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2023 Population
153
4.97% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
54.8
12.3% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
0.654%
5.23% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$154,375
5.56% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$394,600
7.34% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
79
4.82% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Old Bennington, VT had a population of 153 people with a median age of 54.8 and a median household income of $154,375. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Old Bennington, VT declined from 161 to 153, a −4.97% decrease and its median household income grew from $146,250 to $154,375, a 5.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Old Bennington, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (97.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Old 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.

100% of the residents in Old Bennington, VT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Old Bennington, VT was $394,600, and the homeownership rate was 95.9%.

Most people in Old Bennington, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Old Bennington, VT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Old Bennington, VT is home to a population of 153 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.58% of Old Bennington, VT residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2023, there were 37.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149 people) in Old Bennington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Old Bennington, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Old Bennington, VT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Old Bennington, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    149 ± 57
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4 ± 8
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 10

In 2023, there were 37.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149 people) in Old Bennington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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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

4.58%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7 people
2.48%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4 people

As of 2023, 4.58% of Old Bennington, VT residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Old Bennington, VT was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2 ± 14
  2. Vietnam
    2 ± 15
  3. Korea
    1 ± 10

Old Bennington, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Old Bennington, VT employs 79 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Old Bennington, VT were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (21 people), Educational Services (21 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (17 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($141,250), Educational Services ($118,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,000).

Employment

Occupations

79
2023 Value
± 63
−4.82%
1 Year decline
± 115%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Old Bennington, VT declined at a rate of −4.82%, from 83 employees to 79 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Old Bennington, VT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (16 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (12 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (11 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Old Bennington, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79
2023 Value
± 63
−4.82%
1 Year decline
± 115%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Old Bennington, VT declined at a rate of −4.82%, from 83 employees to 79 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Old Bennington, VT, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (21 people), Educational Services (21 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (17 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Old Bennington, VT, though some of these residents may live in Old 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

$97,188
Median earning men ± $34,312
$114,250
Median earning women ± $39,898

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($133,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($101,250), and Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($148,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($118,750), and Public Administration ($N/A).

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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.

Old 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 Old 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 Old Bennington, VT

Becca Balint
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

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

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.387% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.311% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (149k), Bachelors Degree (122k), and Some college (103k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Old Bennington, VT was $394,600 in 2023, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $367,600 to $394,600, a 7.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Old Bennington, VT is 95.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Old Bennington, VT have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Old Bennington, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$394,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$53,994
$71
Median Property Taxes
±$39

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

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Rent vs Own

95.9%
Homeownership
2023
56.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 95.9% of the housing units in Old Bennington, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 97.2%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$154,375
Median Household Income
± $99,148
74
Number of Households
± 37

In 2023, the median household income of the 74 households in Old Bennington, VT grew to $154,375 from the previous year's value of $146,250.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Old 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 2023
  1. Drove Alone (46.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (39.2%)
  3. Carpooled (6.33%)

In 2023, 46.8% of workers in Old Bennington, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (39.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.33%).

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

30.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Old Bennington, VT have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 8.33% of the workforce in Old 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 Old Bennington, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Old Bennington, VT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0.654% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Old Bennington, VT (1 out of 153 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 Males 75+, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Old Bennington, VT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

100% of the population of Old Bennington, VT has health coverage, with 59.5% on employee plans, 1.96% on Medicaid, 30.7% on Medicare, 7.19% on non-group plans, and 0.654% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.15% increase from the previous year (855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 5.23% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 33.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
59.5%
Employer Coverage
1.96%
Medicaid
30.7%
Medicare
7.19%
Non-Group
0.654%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Old Bennington, VT stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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