Bennington County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bennington County is located in Vermont with a total population of 37,312. It is the 8th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bennington County is 46.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bennington County is $71,494. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $257,400. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bennington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%.

Education

41.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%. Notably, 19.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.