Bennington County, Vermont
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bennington County
- State
- Vermont
- FIPS Code
- 50003
- State FIPS
- 50
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 674.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 676.90 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.035328
- Longitude
- -73.111496
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,902
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,994
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,873 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,025 | 2.8% |
| White | 34,400 | 93.2% |
| Black | 370 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 243 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,273 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 714 | 2.4% |
| White | 28,225 | 94.1% |
| Black | 418 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 353 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 243 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,269
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $76,400
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,123
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,230 | 91.8% |
| Black | 435 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 317 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,709
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,420 | 50.3% |
| Republican | 5,623 | 22.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,666 | 27.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,750 | 47.6% |
| Female | 12,608 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,370 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 422 | 1.7% |
| Black | 26 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,144
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,163 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 53.1% |
| Black | 16 | 61.5% |
| Asian | 96 | 49.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,016 | 59.7% |
| Female | 7,967 | 63.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,321 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,314 (41.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,903
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $296,808
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,130
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 17.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.