Bennington County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Bennington County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bennington County, Vermont has a population of 37,269, the 8th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $73,325 and the median home value is $279,900. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bennington County Quick Facts

Population 37,269

Median Household Income $73,325

Median Home Value $279,900

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.8%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 14

Population 37,269 8th of 14

Median Income $73,325 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Bennington County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	37,312	37,269	-0.1%
Median household income	$71,494	$73,325	+2.6%
Median home value	$257,400	$279,900	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Bennington

$73,325

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bennington

$279,900

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 25.2%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

11.0%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

11.0%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,109/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

30.1%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bennington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bennington	9,245	$54,257	11.4%	$191,700
Manchester Center	2,037	$54,808	29.7%	$359,800
Arlington	1,623	$76,250	10.7%	$268,800
North Bennington	1,336	$68,571	7.4%	$313,000
Manchester	676	$74,659	12.3%	$511,400
Pownal	570	$63,523	18.6%	$272,700
South Shaftsbury	566	$61,161	3.5%	$228,600
Stamford	466	$87,500	6.4%	$272,500
Pownal Center	456	$62,985	2.9%	$375,800
Dorset	310	$151,087	6.1%	$545,600
North Pownal	308	$83,917	0.0%	$205,000
Readsboro	299	$32,424	6.3%	N/A
Old Bennington	182	$168,750	0.0%	$445,500
East Dorset	177	N/A	7.9%	$397,600

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Population Overview

Bennington County is located in Vermont with a total population of 37,269. It is the 8th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bennington County is 46.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bennington County is $73,325. This is 10% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $279,900. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Bennington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%. Notably, 19.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bennington County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Vermont and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bennington County, Vermont?

Bennington County has a population of 37,269, making it the 8th most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Bennington County?

The median household income in Bennington County is $73,325 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Bennington County, Vermont?

Bennington County contains 14 Census-designated places.