Bennington County, Vermont Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Vermont
The population of Bennington County, Vermont is 37,312 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Vermont. The median household income is $71,494, the median home value is $257,400, and the median age is 46.6.
The population of Bennington County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (37,078 → 37,039), a -0.01% annualized rate.
37,312
Population
-0.01%
Annual growth
55
People / sq mi
$71,494
Median Income
$257,400
Median Home Value
Bennington County covers 674 sq mi of land at 55.3 people per square mile.
About Bennington County, VT
Bennington County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 55.5% of the population. With 37,312 residents, Bennington County is a county in Vermont. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Vermont in the country, at #8 by population.
Households take in a median $71,494, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.7%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $257,400, with typical rent around $1,063.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. A solid 14.2% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Bennington County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Bennington County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bennington County had a population of 37,078 in 2010 and 37,039 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,443 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.00%.
37,039
Population (2024)
37,078
Population (2010)
37,443
Peak (2021)
0.00%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,078 |
| 2011 | 36,823 |
| 2012 | 36,634 |
| 2013 | 36,570 |
| 2014 | 36,207 |
| 2015 | 36,198 |
| 2016 | 35,977 |
| 2017 | 35,763 |
| 2018 | 35,635 |
| 2019 | 35,532 |
| 2020 | 37,312 |
| 2021 | 37,443 |
| 2022 | 37,367 |
| 2023 | 37,185 |
| 2024 | 37,039 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.6
Median Age
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Male
23.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,494$-6,530 vs state |
| Mean household income | $102,609 |
| Per-capita income | $43,214 |
| Poverty rate | 6.7%+1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bennington County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
4.0%
Carpool
72.3%
Public transit
14.2%
Work from home
18.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$257,400$-33,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,063
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
20,877
Total housing units
70.1%
Occupied
29.9%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.0%
With health insurance
91.7%
With broadband internet
55.5%
Foreign-born
8.0%
Veterans (18+)
16.4%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.1%
High School+
41.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bennington County, Vermont has a population of 37,312 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Vermont. Population density is 55 people per square mile.
The population of Bennington County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (37,078 → 37,039), a -0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bennington County, Vermont is $71,494, with mean (average) household income of $102,609 and per-capita income of $43,214. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bennington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.7%), Black or African American (1.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bennington County, Vermont is 46.6 years. Residents are 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
The median home value in Bennington County is $257,400 and median monthly rent is $1,063. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,877 total housing units, 29.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bennington County, Vermont is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Burlington is among the largest cities associated with Bennington County, Vermont, with a population of 44,649.
Bennington County, VT Climate
Bennington County, VT has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F) and receives about 1188 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.5°C
Avg Temp
1188
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8° / 18° | 83 mm |
| February | -6° / 20° | 76 mm |
| March | -1° / 30° | 89 mm |
| April | 6° / 42° | 97 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 114 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 106 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 101 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 117 mm |
| September | 14° / 57° | 98 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 98 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 109 mm |
| December | -4° / 24° | 100 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bennington County, VT
The most comfortable months to visit Bennington County, VT are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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