Moving to Bennington, Vermont

About Bennington, Vermont
Bennington

Bennington is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is one of two shire towns (county seats) of the county, the other being Manchester. As of the 2020 US Census, the population was 15,333. Bennington is the most populous town in southern Vermont, the second-largest town in Vermont (after Colchester) and the sixth-largest municipality in the state.

The town is home to the Bennington Battle Monument, which is the tallest human-made structure in the state of Vermont. The town has a long history of manufacturing, primarily within wood processing. The town is also recognized nationally for its pottery, iron, and textiles.

Gender
Gender Bennington Vermont Country
Female 50.6% 50.6% 50.8%
Male 49.4% 49.4% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Bennington Vermont Country
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.9% 4.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 8.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.3% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 18.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.4% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.8% 16.4% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 6% 8.3%
Education


Education Bennington Vermont Country
< 9th Grade 1% 0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 30% 28% 27.0%
Other College 21% 17% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 24% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Bennington Vermont Country
White 93.9% 92.4% 60.1%
African American 0.2% 1.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.5% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 2% 2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity