Benson town is located in Rutland County Vermont. Benson town has a 2024 population of 962. Benson town is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 972 in 2020.
The average household income in Benson town is $89,929 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Benson town is 51.3 years: 39.4 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737 | 96.47% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.83% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 316 | 2.39 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 158 | 3.16 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 132 | 1.05 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 18 | 4.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 4.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 4.26% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 7.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 16.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 10.83% |
| High School Graduate | 234 | 41.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 101 | 17.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 505 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,813 | $19,000 | $66,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,250 | $0 | $58,625 |
| High School Graduate | $32,955 | $35,938 | $21,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,917 | $40,833 | $43,864 |
| Some College | $47,955 | $48,750 | $34,375 |
$42,917
Average Earnings
$40,833
Average Male
$43,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Benson town residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 733 | 65 | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 40% |
8.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
10.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benson town is Hispanic, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benson town is White, with 8.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 14.96% |
| Some College | 7.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
| Female Employed | 2.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,571 | $113,063 |
| Households | $72,727 | $89,929 |
| Married Families | $89,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,667 | $57,682 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 9.35% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 57.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.01%
Born in Benson town
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.48% of Benson town residents were born in the United States, with 53.01% 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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 937 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 942 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 947 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 952 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 957 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 962 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 967 | -5 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 972 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 973 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 972 | -29 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 1,001 | -11 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 1,012 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 1,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,020 | -10 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 1,030 | -12 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 1,042 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 1,051 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,050 | -7 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,057 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,057 | 0 | 0% |