Pownal, Vermont
Pownal: town in Bennington County, Vermont
About
Pownal is a town located in the county of Bennington in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,527 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,386 inhabitants.
The town was created 266 years ago in 1760.
Quick Facts about Pownal
| Population | 3,386 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Vermont (United States) |
| County | Bennington County |
| Postal code | 05261 |
| Phone Area Codes | 802 |
| Area | 121 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7656,-73.2359 |
| Altitude | 1,398 feet / 426 meters |
| Establishment | January 08, 1760 (266 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:06:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Pownal is located at 42°45'56"N 73°14'9"W (42.7656400, -73.2359400).
Pownal map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pownal decreased by 4.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,527 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,502 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,484 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,487 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,462 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,460 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,434 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,416 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,409 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,400 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,386 | -0.41% | estimation process |
People born in Pownal (7)
People born in Pownal, including business writer Herbert William Heinrich, politician Abraham B. Gardner, professional baseball player Amby McConnell, .
More notable people
- Archibald C. McGowan (American politician) he was born in 26/08/1822
- Samuel S. Ellsworth (American politician) he was born in 13/10/1790
- Grace Greylock Niles (American botanist, author, and artist (1864-1943)) she was born in 09/12/1864
- Jessica Garretson Finch (American educator, author, women's rights activist, founder of the Lennox School for girls, and founding president of Finch College) she was born in 19/08/1871
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pownal, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168342 | Williams College | Williamstown (MA) | 01267 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pownal, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Pownal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pownal Post Office | Pownal (VT) | 05261 |
Other cities in Bennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bennington County , VT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 14,897 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Manchester | 4,214 | Town in Vermont |
| Shaftsbury | 3,411 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Arlington | 2,204 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America |
| Dorset | 1,937 | Town in Vermont |
| North Bennington | 1,694 | Village in Vermont |
| Sunderland | 947 | Town in Vermont |
| Stamford | 809 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Readsboro | 720 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Rupert | 682 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Woodford | 398 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States |
| Sandgate | 380 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Peru | 355 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| Old Bennington | 128 | Village in Vermont |
| Searsburg | 109 | Town in Bennington County, Vermont |
| Glastenbury | 7 | Ghost town in Vermont, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Pownal distances to largest Vermont cities