Benson, Vermont Population 2024

205

Benson is a city located in Rutland County Vermont. Benson has a 2024 population of 205. Benson is currently declining at a rate of -5.96% annually and its population has decreased by -20.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 259 in 2020.

The average household income in Benson is $46,048 with a poverty rate of 13.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Benson is 39.7 years, 39.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.

Benson Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benson was:

  • White: 96.98%
  • Black or African American: 3.02%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
State
Vermont
Land Area (mi²)
3.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
52.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-20.85% (-54)
The current population of Benson, Vermont is 205 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 259.

Benson, Vermont Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White22596.98%
Black or African American73.02%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Benson Population by Race

Benson Population Pyramid 2024

Benson Median Age

39.7

Total

39.6

Male

39.9

Female

Benson Adults

There are 182 adults, (56 of whom are seniors) in Benson.

Benson Age Dependency

84.1

Age Dependency Ratio

44.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

39.7

Child Dependency Ratio

Benson Sex Ratio

Female12754.74%
Male10545.26%

Benson Population by Age

Benson Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1012.363.436.6
Non Family51054.945.1
Married393.4684.615.4
Male84.750100
Female32.671000

3.46

Average Family Size

2.3

Average Household Size

63.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Benson Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Benson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Benson Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.2%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.11%.

Benson Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$36,563

Average Earnings

$51,667

Average Male

$33,125

Average Female

Benson Earnings by Educational Attainment

Benson Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Benson Language

97.32% of Benson residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.

Benson Language

Benson Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2253214.22%

13.79%

Overall Poverty Rate

10.48%

Male Poverty Rate

16.54%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benson

The race most likely to be in poverty in Benson is White, with 14.22% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Benson is White, with 14.22% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.9%.

Benson Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade47.37%
High School18.18%
Some College14.29%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Benson Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed7.32%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Benson Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Benson Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Benson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

42.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

45.3%

Male Marriage Rate

39.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Benson Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Benson Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Benson Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Benson Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

18

Number of Veterans

16

Male Veterans

2

Female Veterans

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Benson Veterans by War

count

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Benson Veterans by Age

count

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Benson Veterans by Race

Benson Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

61.11%

Veteran Poverty Rate

55.56%

Veteran Disability Rate

Benson Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50.8%

Labor Force Participation

47.6%

Employment Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

Benson Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Benson Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Benson Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

75%

Born in Benson

98.28%

Native Born

1.72%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

1.72%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.28% of Benson residents were born in the United States, with 75% having been born in Vermont. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.

Benson Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2024205-13-5.96%
2023218-14-6.03%
2022232-48-17.14%
2021280218.11%
202025962.37%
2019253-4-1.56%
2018257-54-17.36%
201731130.97%
2016308-1-0.32%
2015309-10-3.13%
2014319-10-3.04%
201332920.61%
201232782.51%
2011319113.57%
201030800%

Benson Population by Year