Economy & Jobs — Bennington, Vermont
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,257 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,027 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,414 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.1% |
| Retail | 18.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 46 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Hotels Motels | 26 |
| Law Offices | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Beauty Salons | 16 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Convenience Stores | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
