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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
this countyVermontnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1924-156.9 ptsRepublicans
1920+124.1 ptsDemocrats
1964+53.2 ptsDemocrats
1968-39.9 ptsRepublicans
1912+37.1 ptsDemocrats

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