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Bennington County

Population in July 2009: 1,324. Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 

Males: 560  (42.4%)
Females: 764  (57.6%)

Median resident age:  28.8 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 05257.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,615 (it was $40,132 in 2000)
North Bennington:

$43,615
Vermont:

$51,618
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,019

North Bennington village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $188,696 (it was $108,900 in 2000)
North Bennington:

$188,696
Vermont:

$216,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $261,931; Detached houses: $267,970; Townhouses or other attached units: $273,078; In 2-unit structures: $230,685; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $315,654; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $286,291; Mobile homes: $83,685

Median gross rent in 2009: $711.

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North Bennington races chart
  • White alone - 1,260 (92.2%)
  • Two or more races - 41 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic - 31 (2.3%)
  • Asian alone - 19 (1.4%)
  • Black alone - 15 (1.1%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in North Bennington: 95.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (20.0%), English (18.7%), French (13.3%), German (12.4%), Italian (5.9%), Polish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1866

Elevation: 685 feet

Land area: 1.87 square miles.

Population density: 708 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in North Bennington:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in North Bennington village:

  • Never married: 49.0%
  • Now married: 36.8%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

60 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 1.1% Europe, 0.9% Africa, 0.5% Oceania).

This village:  4.2%
Vermont:  3.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in North Bennington, Vermont in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in North Bennington to the number of sex offenders is 1324 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this village is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $3,444 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,148 (1.9%)
North Bennington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colonie, NY (30.7 miles , pop. 79,258).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (117.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (147.3 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: South Shaftsbury, VT (1.4 miles ), Bennington, VT (1.7 miles ), Old Bennington, VT (1.7 miles ), Shaftsbury, VT (1.8 miles ), Bennington, VT (2.0 miles ), Hoosick Falls, NY (2.4 miles ), Hoosick, NY (2.4 miles ), White Creek, NY (2.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.92 N, Longitude: 73.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.7%
Vermont:

6.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -58 (-3.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (31%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Health care and social assistance (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Educational services (34%)
  • Health care and social assistance (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

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Average climate in North Bennington, Vermont

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Tornado activity:

North Bennington-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.1 miles away from the North Bennington village center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.0 miles away from the village center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Bennington-area historical earthquake activity is below Vermont state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.8 miles away from North Bennington center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.2 miles away from North Bennington center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bennington County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near North Bennington:

  • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • SETON HEALTH SYSTEM-ST MARY'S CAMPUS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • SARATOGA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in North Bennington, VT

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Bennington:

  • Williams College (about 15 miles; Williamstown, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,108)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 27 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,660)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 28 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 7,928)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 30 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 4,933)
  • Skidmore College (about 30 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,591)
  • Siena College (about 30 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 34 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 3,697)

Public elementary/middle school in North Bennington:

Private elementary/middle school in North Bennington:

  • SOUTHSHIRE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 33; Location: 24 BANK ST; Grades: UG - UG)
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Library in North Bennington:

  • J. G. MCCULLOUGH FREE (Operating income: $104,554; Location: 2 MAIN ST.; 19,910 books; 630 audio materials; 971 video materials; 19 state licensed databases; 51 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in North Bennington: North Bennington Depot (A), Park McCullough House Museum (B), John G McCullough Free Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: North Bennington Cemetery (1), Rice-A Winslow Farm Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lake Paran (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Paran Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in North Bennington: North Bennington Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: North Bennington Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Park McCullough House (Museums; Park & West).

 
Bennington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 25.9. This is better than average.
City:

25.9
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.3
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 6.45. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

6.45
U.S.:

9.59
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.52
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 14.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.3
U.S.:

24.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.8%
(16.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 24.4% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.3 people
Vermont:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  59.0%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  6.2%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in North Bennington, VT

People in group quarters in North Bennington:

  • 334 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 33 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

North Bennington compared to Vermont state average:

North Bennington, Vermont environmental map by EPA

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  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in North Bennington (2011 data):

  • The Merchants Bank: Catamount Branch at 5 Bank Street, branch established on 01/01/1864. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $1,484.9 mil, Deposits: $1,072.5 mil, headquarters in Burlington, VT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: Merchants Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


North Bennington travel time to work - commute
North Bennington mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (85%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Bennington County Vermont:


2008 Presidential Election results in Bennington County Vermont:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for North Bennington:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.94%
Here44.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEpiscopal ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents57.4%8.5%7.1%6.8%6.6%
Congregations18.9%11.3%9.4%5.7%15.1%
NameAssemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchChristian and Missionary AllianceNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesOther
Adherents3.4%1.4%1.1%0.9%6.7%
Congregations3.8%3.8%1.9%3.8%26.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Bennington County:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Bennington County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Bennington County:

5.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 60
Here:

16.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Bennington County:

22.9%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
State:

13.3%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 13$58,974$54,4389$10,671
Other Government Administration 3$9,591$38,3647$3,832
Totals for Government 16$68,565$51,42416$14,503


5.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,279 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.72%
Vermont average:

6.60%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Berkshire County, MA  0.38% ($31,089 average AGI)
from Rutland County, VT  0.38% ($34,339)
from Windham County, VT  0.35% ($33,346)


6.04% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,399 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.04%
Vermont average:

6.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Rutland County, VT  0.50% ($34,767 average AGI)
to Rensselaer County, NY  0.46% ($33,147)
to Berkshire County, MA  0.35% ($44,078)

Strongest AM radio stations in North Bennington:

  • WBTN (1370 AM; 1 kW; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIZZ (1520 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GREENFIELD, MA; Owner: P. & M. RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Bennington:

  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WBTN-FM (94.3 FM; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WMNB (100.1 FM; NORTH ADAMS, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRSY (101.5 FM; MARLBORO, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)

TV broadcast stations around North Bennington:

  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • W53AS (Channel 53; POWNAL, ETC., VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • WNYA-CA (Channel 39; EASTON, ETC., NY; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WCDC-TV (Channel 19; ADAMS, MA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)

North Bennington fatal accident list:

Jan 24, 1975 01:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $211,000
Total average daily traffic: 7,710
Total average daily truck traffic: 499
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 11,565

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in North Bennington)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1

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