Bennington, Vermont
Bennington: Town in Vermont, United States
About
Bennington is a town located in the county of Bennington in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,764 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,897 inhabitants.
The town was created 275 years ago in 1749.
Quick Facts about Bennington
| Population : | 14,897 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Vermont (United States) |
| County : | Bennington County |
| Postal code : | 05201 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 802 |
| Area : | 110.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Capital city : | Bennington is capital of Bennington County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1749 (275 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:29:04 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bennington is located at 42°52'41"N 73°11'48"W (42.8781300, -73.1967700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bennington
- Old Bennington
- North Bennington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bennington decreased by 5.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,764 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,624 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,539 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,490 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,335 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,317 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,212 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,080 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,020 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,987 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,897 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Bennington zip code is 05201.
County name: Bennington, County
fips: 50003
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People born in Bennington (49)
People born in Bennington, including actress, model Cynthia Gibb, businessman James Fisk, politician Hiland Hall, .
List
- John S. Robinson (American politician (1804-1860)) he was born in 10/11/1804
- Hiram Bingham I (American missionary to the Kingdom of Hawai'i) he was born in 30/10/1789
- Andrew Newell (American cross-country skier) he was born in 30/11/1983
- David S. Walbridge (American politician (1802-1868)) he was born in 30/07/1802
- Simon Fraser (Scottish fur trader and an explorer in British Columbia) he was born in 20/05/1776
- Herbert William Heinrich (American business writer) he was born in 06/10/1886
- Ross Powers (snowboarder) he was born in 10/02/1979
- Charles Dewey Day (Canadian judge) he was born in 06/05/1806
- Darcy A. Olsen (American businessman) she was born in 01/01/1953
- James B. McKean (Union Army officer and American politician) he was born in 05/08/1821
- Miles Hyman (American author and illustrator living in France) he was born in 27/09/1962
- Armand Blackmar (American music publisher) he was born in 30/05/1826
- Robert Alton (American dancer and choreographer) he was born in 28/01/1906
- Robert J. Chassell (Treasurer and Director of the FSF) he was born in 22/08/1946
- Jesse Olds Norton (American politician) he was born in 25/12/1812
- Alexander Nemerov (art historian) he was born in 11/08/1963
- Alfred Lebbeus Loomis (American physician) he was born in 16/10/1831
- Anne Lynch Botta (writer, poet, socialite) she was born in 11/11/1815
Schools in Bennington
College & universities near Bennington, VT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231086 | Southern Vermont College | Bennington (VT) | 05201 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bennington, VT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bennington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington Post Office | Bennington (VT) | 05201 |
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- Bennington , Nebraska City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,518 people.
- Bennington , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 1,476 people.
- Bennington , Kansas human settlement in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 618 people.
- Bennington , Oklahoma human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 374 people.
Other cities in Bennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bennington County , VT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 4,214 | Town in Vermont |
| Shaftsbury | 3,411 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Pownal | 3,386 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Arlington | 2,204 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Dorset | 1,937 | Town in Vermont |
| North Bennington | 1,694 | Village in Vermont |
| Sunderland | 947 | Town in Vermont |
| Stamford | 809 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Readsboro | 720 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Rupert | 682 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Woodford | 398 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States |
| Sandgate | 380 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Peru | 355 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Old Bennington | 128 | Village in Vermont |
| Searsburg | 109 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
Distance to Other Cities
Bennington distances to largest Vermont cities
