Census ACS · #749 μSA
Bennington Metro Area
The Bennington, Vt Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,312 residents. The median household income is $71,494 and the median home value is $257,400.
37,312
Population
55
People / sq mi
$71,494
Median Income
$257,400
Median Home Value
The Bennington CBSA covers 674 sq mi of land at 55.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,494
Median Household Income
$43,214
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$257,400
Median Home Value
$1,063
Median Rent
75.7%
Homeownership
Education
94.1%
High School+
41.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
14.2%
Work From Home
18.9 min
Avg Commute
55.5%
Foreign Born
Bennington spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bennington, Vt Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,312 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #749 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Bennington metro area is $71,494, with a per capita income of $43,214.
The Bennington, Vt CBSA spans the state of Vermont.
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Data for the Bennington, Vt CBSA (13540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.