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CITY · 2010 ACS

Benson

Vermont · 308 residents · 3.874 sq mi
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Benson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,203. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $140,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
−3%vs 2011
vs 319 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 82 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
−2%vs 2011
vs 42.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
177219260301343201020202024Benson
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,203
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,364 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,875
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $20,792 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.367 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $129,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $805 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−43.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+17%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(8)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
Female
56.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.0% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Vermont?

Benson, Vermont has about 308 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Vermont?

The typical household in Benson, Vermont earns about $43,203 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 $140,800, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Vermont?

About 9.4% 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 9.2% of people in Benson, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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