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Benson

County:
Rutland County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.874
State:
Vermont

Benson is a CDP located in Rutland County, Vermont. Benson has a 2026 population of 164. Benson is currently declining at a rate of -5.2% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Benson is $35,917 with a poverty rate of 12.44%. The median age in Benson is 39.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 33.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males.

164
Total Population
42
Density (mi²)
-9 -5.2%
Growth

Benson Population

Benson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026164-9-5.2%
2025173-9-4.95%

Median Age

Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 33.8 years
Male: 39.7 years

Benson Adults

There are 160 adults, (54 of whom are seniors) in Benson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 103 (53.4%)
Male: 90 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benson includes 96.37% White, 3.63% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18696.37%
Black or African American73.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White18696.37%
Black or African American73.63%

Benson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benson 's average per capita income is $37,917. Household income levels show a median of $35,917. The poverty rate stands at 12.44%.

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
Married Families$97,083-
Households$35,917$61,216
Non Families$22,500$51,998
Families-$71,935

$37,917

Average Income

$35,917

Median Household Income

12.44%

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)