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Pownal, VT

Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont.

Population

570

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,112

ZIP codes

0

Pownal and its ZIP codes

Full map

Pownal at a glance

  • Pownal is about 16 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
  • The median household income is $63,523, 22% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,700 (14% below Vermont).

Local data for Pownal, VT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pownal, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$63,523

Poverty rate

18.6%

Median home value

$272,700

Homeownership

95.0%

Bachelor's or higher

3.4%

Median age

35.1

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (207), Italian Americans (143), Irish Americans (105).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennington County. PPP loans are for Pownal.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,189

16,642 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,649

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$305M

FY 2026, $8,165 per person

Bennington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Pownal, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.2%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home28.8%

Environment and hazard risk

Pownal, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

725

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

238

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 12°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pownal, VT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Pownal

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pownal CenterCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.6
North PownalCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.2
Williamstown, MACensus-designated place4.6 mi3.4
BenningtonCensus-designated place7.9 mi4.8
Old BenningtonVillage8.3 mi0.4
North Adams, MACity8.5 mi20.3
StamfordCensus-designated place9.2 mi5.4
North BenningtonVillage11 mi1.9
Hoosick Falls, NYVillage11 mi1.6
Adams, MACensus-designated place11 mi2.4
South ShaftsburyCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
ReadsboroCensus-designated place15 mi1.2
Cheshire, MACensus-designated place15 mi0.4
Poestenkill, NYCensus-designated place17 mi5.9
WhitinghamCensus-designated place18 mi0.2
Averill Park, NYCensus-designated place19 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pownal, VT in?
Pownal is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Pownal, VT?
About 570 people live in Pownal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pownal?
Nearby places include Pownal Center (2.3 mi), North Pownal (2.6 mi), Williamstown, MA (4.6 mi), Bennington (7.9 mi), Old Bennington (8.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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