Bennington
Town in Bennington County, Vermont
Bennington is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, with 15,333 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 817 ft (249 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Bennington, 0.2 miles SW.
- 15,333residents (2020 Census)
- 817 ftelevation · 249 m
- 41.9 sq miland area · 108.7 km²
- 366 / sq mipopulation density
- 05201ZIP code
About 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 fifth-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.
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Living in Bennington
- Median household income
- $59,446
- Median home value
- $213,300
- Median rent
- $1,133/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Bennington had 15,333 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,333 |
|---|---|
| Density | 366 per sq mi (141 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bennington at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,333 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.95 sq mi (108.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8862° N, 73.2127° W |
| ZIP code | 05201 |
| Official website | bennington.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000304825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bennington
- Old Bennington0.2 mi SW
- North Bennington2.9 mi NW
- South Shaftsbury3.9 mi N
- Pownal Center6.1 mi S
- Shaftsbury6.4 mi N
- North Pownal6.5 mi S
- Pownal6.7 mi S
- Woodford7.0 mi E
- Hoosick Falls, NY7.0 mi W
- Stamford8.8 mi SE
- Arlington12.2 mi N
- Clarksburg, MA12.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Bennington
What county is Bennington in?
Bennington is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Bennington, VT?
15,333 people lived in Bennington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bennington, VT?
The ZIP code of Bennington is 05201.
What is the elevation of Bennington?
817 feet (249 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bennington?
Old Bennington (0.2 mi), North Bennington (2.9 mi), South Shaftsbury (3.9 mi), Pownal Center (6.1 mi), Shaftsbury (6.4 mi).
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