Bennington town is located in Bennington County Vermont. Bennington town has a 2024 population of 15,107. Bennington town is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Bennington town is $80,847 with a poverty rate of 13.51%. The median age in Bennington town is 44.2 years: 44.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bennington town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,260 | 93.12% |
| Two or more races | 643 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 100 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,009 | 2.37 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 2,633 | 1.2 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Married | 2,414 | 3.15 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 690 | 3.55 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 272 | 3.78 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 581 | 5.38% |
| Associates Degree | 895 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,953 | 18.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,963 | 18.19% |
| High School Graduate | 3,029 | 28.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 2,147 | 19.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,054 | 9,328 | 3,556 |
| 2+ Races | 412 | 395 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 115 | 23 |
| Asian | 125 | 119 | 113 |
| Black | 76 | 71 | 40 |
| Other Race | 52 | 39 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,806 | $52,056 | $47,608 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,734 | $73,523 | $56,419 |
| High School Graduate | $36,092 | $35,983 | $36,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,865 | $36,458 | $38,385 |
| Overall | $43,087 | $44,248 | $41,739 |
| Some College | $47,514 | $55,528 | $36,379 |
$43,087
Average Earnings
$44,248
Average Male
$41,739
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Bennington town residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,217 | 1,570 | 11.88% |
| Hispanic | 409 | 220 | 53.79% |
| Multiple | 602 | 107 | 17.77% |
| Asian | 176 | 52 | 29.55% |
| Black | 84 | 49 | 58.33% |
| Other | 100 | 13 | 13% |
13.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
15.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bennington town is Black, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bennington town is White, with 11.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.12% |
| High School | 13.44% |
| Some College | 11.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.32% |
| Female Employed | 4.25% |
| Male Employed | 2.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,278 | $101,368 |
| Households | $60,750 | $80,847 |
| Married Families | $103,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,547 | $44,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,109
Number of Veterans
1,032
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 230 |
| Second Gulf War | 216 |
| Korea | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 314 |
| 55 to 64 | 295 |
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 35 to 54 | 189 |
| 18 to 34 | 119 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,061 | 9.07% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 19.63% |
| Black | 5 | 5.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.47%
Born in Bennington town
97.24%
Native Born
2.76%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
97.24% of Bennington town residents were born in the United States, with 46.47% having been born in Vermont. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,642 | -93 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 14,735 | -93 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 14,828 | -93 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 14,921 | -93 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 15,014 | -93 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 15,107 | -93 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 15,200 | -93 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 15,293 | -41 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 15,334 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 15,307 | 320 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 14,987 | -33 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 15,020 | -60 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 15,080 | -132 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 15,212 | -105 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 15,317 | -18 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 15,335 | -155 | -1% |
| 2013 | 15,490 | -49 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 15,539 | -85 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 15,624 | -125 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 15,749 | 0 | 0% |