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Benson

Vermont · 269 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 $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $151,300. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

269
+6%since 2019
from 253 in 2019
2010 – 2024
69 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 65 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
51.3
−7%since 2019
from 55.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
177219260301343201020202024Benson
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,344 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$27,562
−3%since 2019
from $28,344 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$151,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $156,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$763
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $463 in 2019
US average: $1,124
61.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
38.4% rent
4.1
−2%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(8)
Diversity Score7.7%(19)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(14)
Diversity Score12%(32)
12
+57%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−7%since 2019
from 22.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
60.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
8.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
47.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
14.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
46.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
12.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Benson, Vermont?

Benson, Vermont has about 269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Vermont?

The typical household in Benson, Vermont earns about $36,875 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 $151,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Vermont?

About 9.6% 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 13.9% of people in Benson, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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