County record · fips 50003 · Vermont
BenningtonVT
Democratic ×9 since 1992all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Vermont and national vote
2024 result
D+23.1
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
11–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1980
R+6.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | -156.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | +124.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +53.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -39.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +37.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
37,269
College (BA+)
42%
Median income
$73,325
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
63%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Berkshire, MA · Franklin, MA · Rensselaer, NY · Washington, NY · Rutland, VT · Windham, VT · Windsor, VT