Bennington, Vermont
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Bennington, Vermont, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,245 | 647,106 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $54,257 | $81,203 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.5% | 43.8% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $191,700 | $316,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,115 | $1,234 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.8% | 4.3% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 17.2 | 23.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 12.6% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 37.3% | 46.4% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 90.1% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 18.5 | 18.8 | 61.4 |
Age in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 15.8% | 17.9% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.6% | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 13.6% | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.7% | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.3% | 26.5% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 26.9% | 21.4% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,043 | 273,416 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 50.7% | 58.9% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 20.0% | 23.5% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 13.4% | 12.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 41.3% | 31.0% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 34.9% | 33.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $34,705 | $46,500 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 19.7% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.3% | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 37.3% | 23.8% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 23.5% | 10.6% | n/a |
Housing in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 4,340 | 339,042 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 53.5% | 67.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 10.2% | 10.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.8% | 19.4% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,954.0 | 1,976.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 37.5% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,331 | $5,039 | n/a |
Education in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.5% | 5.1% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 24.9% | 26.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 32.1% | 24.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.8% | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 15.7% | 18.6% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 53.9% | 64.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 70.4% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.5% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 60.4% | 33.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.0% | 5.9% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 12.9% | 6.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Bennington, Vermont
| Statistic | Bennington | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 46.3% | 47.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.3% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 0.6% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 95.3% | 94.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 2.7% | 1.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.2% | 5.5% | 16.7% |