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05201

Bennington, VT

Total Population
14,901
Median Household Income
$58,257
Median Home Value
$193,000
Median Rent
$998

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,257
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$193,000
100.5% above state median
Rent
$998
100% above state median
Median Age
46.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Bennington, VT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

33.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 46.3 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$58,257
-22.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,717,273
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households
6,169
Family Households
39.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
37.4%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
22.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
11.9%
Total Employed Residents:3,791

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.8%
222 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
35 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,889
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.6%
6,690 employed
Labor Force
7,122
310 unemployed
Median Age
46.3 years
Per Capita Income
$34,540
Poverty Rate
14.6%

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