Population 37,269 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bennington County
Household size in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Bennington County has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont overall, where it has 2.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.32, even as the national average fell. Only one other Vermont county has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.8, Bennington County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of Vermont's 14 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Bennington County (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Vermont. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bennington County
Renters in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bennington County own their homes; 26.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.1% of the housing in Bennington County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Bennington County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $785 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $962 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $857 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,226 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$441 | +$428 | +$606 |
Rent in Bennington County runs $1,226 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $441 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bennington County
Bachelor's degrees in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Bennington County than nationally: 41.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bennington County is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Vermont. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bennington County
| Period | Bennington County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Bennington County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bennington County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 26.3% | 23.1% | 1969 | $1,226 | 41.9% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
| Windham County | 2.24 | 46.8 | 9.8% | 26.1% | 25.3% | 1969 | $1,052 | 44.0% | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| Saratoga County | 2.37 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,470 | 45.5% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| Schenectady County | 2.39 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 36.0% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,287 | 35.9% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Cheshire County | 2.45 | 44.7 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 1970 | $1,331 | 35.8% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 44.8 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 16.5% | 1958 | $945 | 21.7% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.54 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 14.4% | 1954 | $917 | 23.3% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Hillsborough County | 2.54 | 42.2 | 9.6% | 32.6% | 6.0% | 1974 | $1,733 | 41.5% | 93.4% | 2.9% |
| Herkimer County | 2.31 | 44.8 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 1958 | $838 | 24.6% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Rockingham County | 2.56 | 45.2 | 7.9% | 21.6% | 7.8% | 1982 | $1,853 | 46.2% | 96.2% | 3.6% |
| Madison County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 21.7% | 13.9% | 1963 | $962 | 31.5% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bennington County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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