Bennington County, Vermont
VT · FIPS 50003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,269 | — | #1,278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,325 | -2.4% | #954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #496 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $279,900 | -0.7% | #731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,109 | -4.6% | #701 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.1% | #1,095 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bennington County has a population of 37,269, making it the #1,278 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bennington County is $73,325, ranking #954 out of 3,222 counties — 2.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Bennington County is $279,900 (-0.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,109/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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94.6% of residents in Bennington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Bennington County, Vermont
Bennington County, Vermont has a total population of 37,269, making it the 1,278th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bennington County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bennington County is $73,325, which ranks #954 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Bennington County is $279,900, 0.7% below the national median. Renters in Bennington County pay a median gross rent of $1,109 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bennington County, 41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Bennington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Bennington County, Vermont comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.