Bennington County, VT Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,155 | 635,923 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 53.4 | 66.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.33% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.7 | 41.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,636 | 269,357 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bennington County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,015 | $78,253 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.00% | 4.80% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $407,498 | $227,771 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $1,192 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 72.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 15.8 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Bennington County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.30 | 2.54 |
Health
Bennington County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Bennington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.3% | 15.7% | 19.0% |