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Benson town

County:
Hamilton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
82.617
State:
New York

Benson town is located in Hamilton County, New York. Benson town has a 2026 population of 222. Benson town is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 222 in 2020.

The median household income in Benson town is $69,375 with a poverty rate of 5.17%. The median age in Benson town is 50.7 years: 50.8 years for males, and 49.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 124.0 males.

222
Total Population
2.7
Density (mi²)
1 0.45%
Growth

Benson town Population

Benson town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202622210.45%
202522110.45%
202422010.46%
2023219-4-1.79%
2022223-1-0.45%
202122420.9%
2020222-1-0.45%
2019174-1-0.57%
2018175-2-1.13%
2017177-4-2.21%
2016181-6-3.21%
2015187-1-0.53%
2014188-4-2.08%
201319200%
201219200%
201119200%
201019310.52%

Median Age

Overall: 50.7 years
Female: 49.8 years
Male: 50.8 years

Benson town Adults

There are 232 adults, (93 of whom are seniors) in Benson town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 121 (44.6%)
Male: 150 (55.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benson town includes 89.67% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24389.67%
Two or more races2810.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races207.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24389.67%
Two or more races82.95%

Benson town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benson town 's average per capita income is $60,179. Household income levels show a median of $69,375. The poverty rate stands at 5.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$78,625$98,968
Married Families$72,083-
Households$69,375$85,584
Non Families$60,577$53,795

$60,179

Average Income

$69,375

Median Household Income

5.17%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)