Bennington County, VT

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Cities in Bennington County

Neighborhoods in Bennington County

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Bennington, VT

Downtown Bennington Historic District

East Arlington / Arlington Village Historic District

South Shaftsbury / Shaftsbury Center

Pownal Center / North Pownal

North Bennington Historic District / Old Bennington Historic District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bennington

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.8%

Households with Children

22.6%

School Enrollment K-12

3,527

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.9%
Seniors (65+): 24.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.6%
High School / GED: 26.4%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 7.8%
Couples & Adults: 37.0%
Living Alone: 40.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 55.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.3%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 79.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources