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 a county in Vermont with a population of 37,312. It ranks #8 among counties in Vermont by population. The median age is 46.6, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
The median household income in Bennington County is $71,494, near the US median of $74,580. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $257,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,063. The homeownership rate of 75.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Bennington County reflects 41.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.9 minutes each way.
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.