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Bennington County, VT market data
How Bennington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 36,630
- −1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 14,987
- Median household income
- $73,325
- +30.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $279,900
- Jobs located here
- 16,869
- Highest market score
- 57
- Nail salons, #480 of 1,328 scored counties
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What this means
Bennington County has an estimated 36,630 people and 14,987 households. Population estimates put the population change in Bennington County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Bennington County is $73,325, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Bennington County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (69).
Of the business types scored in Bennington County, nail salons (57), fast food and sandwich shops (57) and roofing and gutter companies (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For nail salons, that ranks #480 of 1,328 scored counties.
Bennington County is part of the Bennington area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (36% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Bennington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Bennington County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nail salons | 57 | #480 of 1,328 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #853 of 2,222 | 17 | 11.3 | $3.4M | 111 | 26 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #445 of 1,177 | 5 | 3.3 | $9.1M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #668 of 1,472 | 7 | 4.7 | $427K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 51 | #981 of 2,090 | 13 | 8.7 | $4.4M | 88 | 26 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,147 of 2,176 | 31 | 20.7 | Index only | 156 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,270 of 2,339 | 26 | 17.3 | $561K | 130 | 14 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,215 of 2,229 | 38 | 25.4 | Index only | 160 | 28 |
| Chiropractors | 46 | #853 of 1,490 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.9M | 122 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 45 | #812 of 1,334 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 110 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,661 of 2,385 | 57 | 38.0 | $256K | 120 | 19 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #1,486 of 2,272 | 15 | 10.0 | $1.5M | 121 | 12 |
| Property management | 34 | #719 of 910 | 6 | 4.0 | Index only | 79 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #1,393 of 1,707 | 12 | 8.0 | $3.8M | 80 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 34 | #1,638 of 2,063 | 31 | 20.7 | $1.9M | 50 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,553 of 1,889 | 27 | 18.0 | $2.1M | 52 | 7 |
| Gyms | 32 | #1,438 of 1,792 | 13 | 8.7 | $1M | 79 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 30 | #1,329 of 1,611 | 13 | 8.7 | $654K | 65 | 18 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,834 of 2,261 | 27 | 18.0 | $3.7M | 46 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 29 | #1,865 of 2,057 | 27 | 18.0 | $1.7M | 70 | 38 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,573 of 1,769 | 22 | 14.7 | $663K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 28 | #1,688 of 1,886 | 19 | 12.7 | $919K | 93 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,108 of 2,405 | 99 | 66.1 | $584K | 88 | 42 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,170 of 2,394 | 124 | 82.7 | $141K | 92 | 47 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 26 | #1,468 of 1,656 | 21 | 14.0 | $832K | 47 | 19 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,759 of 2,070 | 21 | 14.0 | $4.7M | 51 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 26 | #1,887 of 2,088 | 28 | 18.7 | $475K | 72 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,854 of 2,087 | 48 | 32.0 | $693K | 55 | 24 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 25 | #1,985 of 2,210 | 65 | 43.4 | $511K | 58 | 24 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,195 of 2,405 | 219 | 146.1 | $264K | 71 | 75 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 24 | #2,136 of 2,402 | 64 | 42.7 | $1.5M | 46 | 27 |
| Electricians | 23 | #1,076 of 1,160 | 10 | 6.7 | $4.6M | 38 | 15 |
| Tire shops | 20 | #1,386 of 1,530 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 72 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 18 | #1,361 of 1,422 | 12 | 8.0 | $1.5M | 61 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 17 | #1,405 of 1,485 | 6 | 4.0 | $1.6M | 58 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 16 | #1,758 of 1,771 | 17 | 11.3 | $1.1M | 66 | 54 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 15 | #768 of 777 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.5M | 36 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 13 | #2,305 of 2,358 | 25 | 16.7 | $1.2M | 49 | 26 |
| Auto repair shops | 13 | #2,342 of 2,378 | 40 | 26.7 | $314K | 71 | 24 |
| Auto repair and car care | 13 | #2,361 of 2,401 | 65 | 43.4 | $193K | 72 | 33 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 12 | #1,488 of 1,493 | 14 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 46 | 41 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 11 | #1,437 of 1,461 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.3M | 53 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 10 | #1,317 of 1,327 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.8M | 58 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 7 | #2,194 of 2,200 | 24 | 16.0 | $393K | 45 | 14 |
| Pet stores | 5 | #970 of 974 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.3M | 30 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $8.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $4.9M | 258 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $4.2M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $11.1M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.0 | $5.8M | 186 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $9.4M | Too few | 13 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $12.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $18.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Bennington County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $12.6M | $838 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.1M | $1,943 | 75 |
| Food away from home | $57.8M | $3,858 | 95 |
| Groceries | $98.8M | $6,594 | 104 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.6M | $973 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.5M | $568 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.3M | $888 | 90 |
| Medical and dental services | $17.5M | $1,166 | 90 |
| Pets | $9.4M | $629 | 69 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $33.2M | $2,218 | 108 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22.8M | $1,519 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $45.7M | $3,047 | 101 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $18.7M | $1,249 | 88 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $264.2M | $17,626 | 106 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Bennington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 36,630−1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 14,987
- Median age
- 47.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 674 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 55
- Median household income
- $73,325+30.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $107,853
- Median home value
- $279,900
- Jobs located here
- 16,869
- Daytime population
- 38,521Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Bennington County, VT growing?
Population estimates put Bennington County at 36,630 people in 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 14,987 households. Median household income rose 30.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Bennington County, VT spend?
Households in Bennington County spend about $264.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $98.8M on groceries and $57.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Bennington County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Bennington County, VT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Bennington County are for nail salons (57), fast food and sandwich shops (57) and roofing and gutter companies (56). Bennington County ranks #480 of 1,328 scored counties for nail salons.
How does Bennington County, VT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Bennington County is $73,325 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $279,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Bennington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (36% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Bennington County, each ranked against other counties.
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