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Crime in Bennington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bennington. Key points include:
There were 433 total crimes in Bennington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bennington is 2,855.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bennington is 389.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bennington is 2,466.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bennington is 34.73% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bennington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bennington / 100k People |
Vermont / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 433 | 2,855.3 | 1,846.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 59 | 389.1 | 219.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 19.8 | 14.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 362.7 | 166.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 374 | 2,466.2 | 1,627.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 217.6 | 130.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 334 | 2,202.4 | 1,433.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 46.2 | 63.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bennington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bennington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Vermont. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bennington is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bennington is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bennington is $243,917.
The median income in Bennington is $54,257.
Bennington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bennington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bennington | Vermont | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 110 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 114 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 106 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bennington, VT Weather
The average high in Bennington is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Bennington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bennington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bennington
The current population in Bennington is 9,245. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,245 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 8,888 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 8,753 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 8,772 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 8,539 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,629 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 8,836 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,813 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 8,945 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 8,865 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,933 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 8,889 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 8,869 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 8,600 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 8,969 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bennington
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Bennington is:
90.1% White with 8,329 White residents.
0.5% African American with 44 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 115 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 92 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 425 Two Or More residents.
2.6% Hispanic with 240 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bennington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 2.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bennington
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Bennington is 51.4% female with 4,755 female residents.
Bennington is 48.6% male with 4,490 male residents.
| Gender | Bennington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bennington for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Bennington completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Bennington completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Bennington completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Bennington completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bennington completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Bennington completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Bennington completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bennington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bennington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bennington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bennington, Vermont
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3.4% of households in Bennington earn Less than $10,000.
6.2% of households in Bennington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.1% of households in Bennington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.2% of households in Bennington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Bennington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Bennington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Bennington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in Bennington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Bennington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Bennington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bennington | VT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.2% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 11.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
