Bennington County, Vermont Population 2022
Bennington County, Vermont's estimated population is 35,320 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bennington County, Vermont is the 9th largest county in Vermont. The 2010 Population was 37,078 and has seen a growth of -4.74% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 12,254 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 14,617 | 2,363 | 19.28% |
| 1810 | 15,893 | 1,276 | 8.73% |
| 1820 | 16,125 | 232 | 1.46% |
| 1830 | 17,468 | 1,343 | 8.33% |
| 1840 | 16,872 | -596 | -3.41% |
| 1850 | 18,589 | 1,717 | 10.18% |
| 1860 | 19,436 | 847 | 4.56% |
| 1870 | 21,325 | 1,889 | 9.72% |
| 1880 | 21,950 | 625 | 2.93% |
| 1890 | 20,448 | -1,502 | -6.84% |
| 1900 | 21,705 | 1,257 | 6.15% |
| 1910 | 21,378 | -327 | -1.51% |
| 1920 | 21,577 | 199 | 0.93% |
| 1930 | 21,655 | 78 | 0.36% |
| 1940 | 22,286 | 631 | 2.91% |
| 1950 | 24,115 | 1,829 | 8.21% |
| 1960 | 25,088 | 973 | 4.03% |
| 1970 | 29,282 | 4,194 | 16.72% |
| 1980 | 33,345 | 4,063 | 13.88% |
| 1990 | 35,845 | 2,500 | 7.50% |
| 2010 | 37,078 | 1,233 | 3.44% |
| 2011 | 36,813 | -265 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 36,610 | -203 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 36,534 | -76 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 36,167 | -367 | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 36,153 | -14 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 35,911 | -242 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 35,675 | -236 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 35,520 | -155 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 35,470 | -50 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 35,420 | -50 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 35,370 | -50 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 35,320 | -50 | -0.14% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,881 | 95.04% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 0.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 138 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 321 | 0.90% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 160 | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 794 | 2.23% |
Bennington County, Vermont Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,585 | 2.34 | 73.4 |
| Married | 6,907 | 2.93 | 90.3 |
| Male | 664 | 3.61 | 65.2 |
| Female | 1,416 | 3.44 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 5,598 | 1.2 | 55.7 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 507 | 1.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,373 | 5.40% |
| High School Graduate | 7,146 | 28.08% |
| Some College | 4,943 | 19.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,940 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,594 | 21.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,942 | 15.49% |
Bennington County, Vermont Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 80 | 80 | 69 |
| Black | 181 | 168 | 131 |
| Asian | 157 | 147 | 112 |
| Islander | 46 | 46 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 359 | 310 | 173 |
| White | 24,332 | 22,537 | 8,995 |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 283 | 100 |
| Native American | 138 | 138 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 86.25%.
$38,665
Average Earnings
$41,626
Average Male
$35,462
Average Female
Bennington County, Vermont Language by Age
Bennington County, Vermont Language
95.72% of Bennington County, Vermont residents speak only English, while 4.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
Bennington County, Vermont Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 690 | 204 | 29.57% |
| Black | 241 | 56 | 23.24% |
| Multiple | 728 | 109 | 14.97% |
| Asian | 273 | 32 | 11.72% |
| White | 32,302 | 3,518 | 10.89% |
| Other | 23 | NaN% |
11.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bennington County, Vermont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bennington County, Vermont is Hispanic, with 29.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bennington County, Vermont is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.59%.
Bennington County, Vermont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Bennington County, Vermont Married by Age and Sex
Bennington County, Vermont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bennington County, Vermont Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,342 | 8.50% |
| Black | 20 | 6.80% |
| Islander | 7 | 15.22% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 5.13% |
Bennington County, Vermont Veterans by Education
8.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.04%
Born in Bennington County, Vermont
97.13%
Native Born
2.87%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.13% of Bennington County, Vermont residents were born in the United States, with 41.04% having been born in Vermont. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990