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Benson

Vermont · 193 residents · 3.874 sq mi
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Benson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $228,100. Households here earn about 56% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
+1%since 2023
from 191 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 49 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+13%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
177219260301343201020202024Benson
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,917
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,959
+33%since 2023
from $22,494 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+5%since 2023
from 0.457 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $164,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,094 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+29%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(186)
Black2.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(186)
Black3.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(17)
Diversity Score
9
+37%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+30%since 2023
from 26.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
53.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Vermont?

Benson, Vermont has about 193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Vermont?

The typical household in Benson, Vermont earns about $35,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, Vermont expensive?

In Benson, Vermont, the median home is worth about $228,100, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Vermont?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benson, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson, Vermont?

About 12.4% of people in Benson, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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