Bennington County, VT — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,494
Per Capita Income
$43,214
Poverty Rate
11.3%
SNAP Recipients
14.7%
Gini Index
0.497
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.4%
$25K–$50K19.4%
$50K–$75K15.0%
$75K–$100K11.3%
$100K–$150K17.2%
$150K–$200K9.9%
$200K+9.8%
The median household income in Bennington County, VT is $71,494 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $43,214. 11.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.497 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).