Bennington town Vermont: Encyclopedia II - Bennington town Vermont - Demographics

Bennington town Vermont - Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 15,737 people, 6,162 households, and 3,863 families residing in the town. The population density is 143.2/km² (370.9/mi²). There are 6,574 housing units at an average density of 59.8/km² (154.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.96% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,162 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% are non-families. 30.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.94.

In the town the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $33,706, and the median income for a family is $40,615. Males have a median income of $30,712 versus $22,411 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,290. 14.6% of the population and 11.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.1% of those under the age of 18 and 11.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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