Family and MarriageAt 18%, the divorce rate is one of the highest in the counties. At 69%, North Bennington has the highest rate of singles. The average family size is 3, higher than the county and state average, but lower than the regional and country average, the latter being 3.3.
Most staggering - of all births in 2016, 93% of the mothers were unwed. |
Middle-Aged and WhiteAt 95.9%, Bennington is as white as the state average of 95.3%. The median age is 43, just over the state median. The highest population sector is below 20, at 22.2%, with the second highest in their 50s at 15%, followed close behind by those over 70 at 14.9%.
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THE AREA |
In 2016, the population of Bennington County was estimated at 36,191. The county was created in 1778. Surprisingly, Bennington is not the only shire (or county seat) of Bennington County. The other shire town is Manchester.
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Old BenningtonWith a population of 138, it's more valued for its history than any kind of metropolitan flair. |
North BenningtonWith a population of 1,643, it's more valued for its history than any kind of metropolitan flair. |
ManchesterWith a population of 4,391, Manchester is the other Shire, or County Seat, of Bennington County. Due to its outlet stores and other locally owned businesses, it's a bit of a tourist attraction. |
BenningtonBennington is largely surrounded by forestry. It also borders New York's Rensslaer County, where Troy lies.
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UniversitiesRight outside of Bennington is Southern Vermont College.
Just to the north, in North Bennington, is Bennington College. Together, these colleges have about 1,100 students. |
State ForestryBennington is surrounded by the Bennington and Bennington Village Municipal Forests. Sprawling out across the area are __ acres.
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Old BenningtonWith a population of 138, it's more beloved for its historical value. There towers the Bennington Battle Monument, as well as the Old First Church built in 1805 - where Robert Frost and his family are buried.
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