Population 13,774 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bennington
Household size in Bennington
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Bennington is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.32 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.4, Bennington is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.0, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Bennington as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Vermont as a whole (8.6%). The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
Renters in Bennington
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.1% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.2% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.2% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Bennington rent their homes (41.2%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 41.8% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast.
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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Bennington is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Vermont overall (15.7%). Vacancy has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, 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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Bennington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, 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 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $745 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $876 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $871 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,230 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$485 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bennington pays $1,230 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $485 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Bennington
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Bennington as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Vermont as a whole (44.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bennington is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Vermont as a whole (94.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, 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
| Period | Bennington | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Bennington than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is higher than in Vermont as a whole (3.5%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 2.23 | 45.4 | 12.1% | 41.2% | 9.5% | 1962 | $1,230 | 34.8% | 91.7% | 4.3% |
| Old Bennington | 2.18 | 51.4 | 6.5% | 34.4% | 19.2% | 1971 | $2,779 | 46.8% | 97.2% | 3.7% |
| North Bennington | 2.79 | 49.4 | 7.7% | 27.4% | 18.7% | 1959 | $1,337 | 41.7% | 96.4% | 5.1% |
| North Pownal | 2.45 | 55.8 | 4.6% | 10.3% | 17.0% | 1961 | $1,525 | 42.5% | 97.6% | 9.0% |
| Woodford | 2.46 | 53.8 | 5.1% | 3.5% | 43.4% | 1977 | $998 | 32.1% | 90.8% | 5.5% |
| Shaftsbury | 2.85 | 49.0 | 5.1% | 18.3% | 21.0% | 1978 | $1,073 | 39.8% | 92.5% | 1.4% |
| Pownal | 2.34 | 48.5 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 1969 | $954 | 26.4% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| Hoosick | 2.83 | 37.7 | 9.2% | 15.4% | 8.0% | 1977 | $920 | 25.6% | 98.2% | 1.8% |
| Pownal Center | 2.26 | 53.7 | 3.9% | 2.4% | 12.8% | 1964 | $944 | 30.1% | 95.4% | 6.0% |
| Hoosick Falls | 2.46 | 44.0 | 13.3% | 29.0% | 15.4% | 1962 | $850 | 23.5% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| North Petersburg | 2.34 | 49.6 | 7.0% | 9.0% | 15.7% | 1977 | $1,069 | 20.2% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
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. 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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