Benson, VT

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Benson Overview

232
TOTAL POPULATION
105
MALE POPULATION
127
FEMALE POPULATION
82.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,944
PER CAPITA INCOME
$31,607
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
63.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
36.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
94
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Benson Area Codes

Race in Benson

The most populous races in Benson are White / Caucasian (225 | 97.0%), and Black / African American (7 | 3.0%).
Race in Benson
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American73.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian22597.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total232100.0%

Ancestry in Benson

The most populous ancestries reported in Benson are English (63 | 27.2%), Irish (30 | 12.9%), French Canadian (21 | 9.0%), French (18 | 7.8%), and German (18 | 7.8%), together accounting for 64.7% of all Benson residents.
Ancestry in Benson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American177.3%
English6327.2%
European104.3%
French187.8%
French Canadian219.0%
German187.8%
Hungarian114.7%
Irish3012.9%
Italian93.9%
Polish177.3%
Portuguese83.5%
Scotch-Irish83.5%
Welsh83.5%
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Immigrants in Benson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benson came from , and Canada (4 | 1.7%), together accounting for 1.7% of all Benson residents.
Immigrants in Benson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada41.7%
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Sex and Age in Benson

Sex and Age in Benson

The most populous age groups in Benson are 60 to 64 Years (12 | 11.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (16 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Benson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years11 (10.5%)16 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years5 (4.8%)6 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years11 (10.5%)7 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years3 (2.9%)13 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years8 (7.6%)11 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Years11 (10.5%)4 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years2 (1.9%)3 (2.4%)
45 to 49 Years4 (3.8%)9 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years4 (3.8%)3 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years3 (2.9%)15 (11.8%)
60 to 64 Years12 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
70 to 74 Years3 (2.9%)1 (0.8%)
75 to 79 Years8 (7.6%)4 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)9 (7.1%)
85 Years and over12 (11.4%)16 (12.6%)
Total105 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benson

Median Family Size in Benson

The median family size in Benson is 3.46 persons per family, with single male/father families (8 | 16.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.75 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3 | 6.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Benson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple39 (78.0%)3.46
Single Male/Father8 (16.0%)3.75
Single Female/Mother3 (6.0%)2.67
Total Families50 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Benson

Median Household Size in Benson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple39 (38.6%)3.46
Single Male/Father8 (7.9%)4.75
Single Female/Mother3 (3.0%)2.67
Non-family51 (50.5%)-
Total Households101 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benson

Out of a total of 101 households in Benson, 50 (49.5%) are family households, while 51 (50.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 16, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 51.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-51 (50.5%)
2-Person Households16 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households15 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households16 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (49.5%)51 (50.5%)

Female Fertility in Benson

Fertility by Age in Benson

Female Fertility by Age in Benson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Benson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Benson

Income Overview in Benson

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income232$21,944
Median Family Income50$0
Mean Family Income50$68,286
Median Household Income101$31,607
Mean Household Income101$46,048
Income Deficit50$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)23263.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)23236.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2320.47

Earnings by Sex in Benson

Average Earnings in Benson are $35,000, $53,125 for men and $19,250 for women, a difference of 63.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Benson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male41 (46.6%)$53,125
Female47 (53.4%)$19,250
Total88 (100.0%)$35,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benson

The most common earnings brackets in Benson are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (10 | 24.4%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (10 | 21.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)4 (8.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (7.3%)6 (12.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)10 (21.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (10.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (19.5%)2 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)4 (8.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (19.5%)2 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (12.2%)4 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (24.4%)4 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+4 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benson

Average earnings in Benson are $51,667 for men and $33,125 for women, a difference of 35.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $52,188, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $52,188. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$52,188$22,500
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,667$33,125

Family Income in Benson

Family Income Brackets in Benson

According to the Benson family income data, there are 22 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 44.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Benson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99924.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992244.0%
$35,000 to $49,999510.0%
$50,000 to $74,99924.0%
$75,000 to $99,99936.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991428.0%
$150,000 to $199,99924.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benson

2-person families (16 | 32.0%) account for the highest median family income in Benson with $32,143 per family, while 2-person families (16 | 32.0%) have the highest median income of $16,072 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families16 (32.0%)$32,143
3-Person Families23 (46.0%)$0
4-Person Families8 (16.0%)$0
5-Person Families3 (6.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total50 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (18.0%)$0
1 Earner20 (40.0%)$33,864
2 Earners16 (32.0%)$111,875
3+ Earners5 (10.0%)$0
Total50 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Benson

Household Income Brackets in Benson

With 24 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Benson, accounting for 23.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Benson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00033.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992322.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991615.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992423.8%
$35,000 to $49,99955.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991110.9%
$75,000 to $99,99933.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991413.9%
$150,000 to $199,99922.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benson

The median household income in Benson is $31,607, with the highest median household income of $23,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 33 households (32.7%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Benson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years29 (28.7%)$0
45 to 64 Years33 (32.7%)$23,125
65+ Years39 (38.6%)$22,750
Total101 (100.0%)$31,607

Poverty in Benson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benson

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Benson, 75 year old and over males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (40.0%) and 9 females (75.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)9 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (25.0%)
75 Years and over8 (40.0%)3 (10.3%)
Total11 (10.5%)21 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benson

According to the poverty statistics in Benson, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)16 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (100.0%)3 (25.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (80.0%)15 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (100.0%)3 (75.0%)
75 Years and over12 (60.0%)26 (89.7%)
Total94 (89.5%)106 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benson

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benson

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benson

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Benson

Employment by Class of Employer in Benson

Among the 88 employed individuals in Benson, private company employees (43 | 48.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (25 | 28.4%), and state government employees (8 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Benson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4348.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2528.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations55.7%
Local Government Employees44.5%
State Government Employees89.1%
Federal Government Employees33.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total88100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benson

According to the labor force statistics for Benson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (185), 50.8% or 94 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 6 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Benson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6 (100.0%)3 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Years12 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years19 (95.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years6 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (50.8%)6 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benson

According to labor force statistics for Benson, 72.4% of individuals (76) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (105) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 2 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma50 (78.1%)4 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree21 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (72.4%)4 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benson are Health Diagnosing & Treating (11 | 12.5%), Management (6 | 6.8%), Community & Social Service (6 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (6 | 6.8%), and Business & Financial (4 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Benson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benson, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (33.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Benson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
Total (Overall)41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Benson are Healthcare Support (9 | 10.2%), Personal Care & Service (6 | 6.8%), Security & Protection (3 | 3.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (3 | 3.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (3 | 3.4%).
Services Occupations in Benson

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Benson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total (Category)3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
Total (Overall)41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benson are Sales & Related (6 | 6.8%), and Office & Administration (2 | 2.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Benson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Benson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benson are Construction & Extraction (8 | 9.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 6.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Benson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Benson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benson are Production (11 | 12.5%), Transportation (4 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (3 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Benson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Benson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)
Total (Overall)41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benson

Employment Industries in Benson

The major employment industries in Benson include Health Care & Social Assistance (19 | 21.6%), Construction (11 | 12.5%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (10 | 11.4%), Manufacturing (10 | 11.4%), and Educational Services (9 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Benson

Employment Industries by Sex in Benson

The Benson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Educational Services2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total41 (46.6%)47 (53.4%)

Education in Benson

School Enrollment in Benson

The most common levels of schooling among the 52 students in Benson are elementary school (27 | 51.9%), high school (11 | 21.1%), and middle school (7 | 13.5%).
School Enrollment in Benson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2751.9%
Middle School713.5%
High School1121.1%
College / Undergraduate713.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total52100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benson

Out of a total of 52 students who are enrolled in schools in Benson, 2 (3.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 50 (96.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (25.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (96.2%)2 (3.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benson

Visual & performing arts (3 | 60.0%), and engineering (2 | 40.0%) are the most common fields of study among 5 individuals in Benson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering240.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts360.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total5100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benson are males with 2 vehicles (9, accounting for 22.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (12, making up 19.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle8 (19.5%)6 (12.8%)
2 Vehicles9 (22.0%)12 (25.5%)
3 Vehicles9 (22.0%)9 (19.2%)
4 Vehicles7 (17.1%)18 (38.3%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (19.5%)2 (4.3%)
Total41 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benson are 30 to 34 minutes (31 commuters, 38.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (10 commuters, 12.3%), and less than 5 minutes (9 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Benson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes911.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1012.3%
10 to 14 Minutes33.7%
15 to 19 Minutes67.4%
20 to 24 Minutes67.4%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes3138.3%
35 to 39 Minutes56.2%
40 to 44 Minutes67.4%
45 to 59 Minutes33.7%
60 to 89 Minutes22.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Benson

The most common commute times in Benson are 30 to 34 minutes (16 commuters, 43.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (15 commuters, 34.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Benson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (13.5%)4 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (22.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes16 (43.2%)15 (34.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes5 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (5.4%)4 (9.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Benson are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (12, 32.4%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (9, 20.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (8.1%)3 (6.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2 (5.4%)4 (9.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (8.1%)6 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (10.8%)8 (18.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (13.5%)4 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (20.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (15.9%)
Total37 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benson

Occupancy by Ownership in Benson

Of the total 101 dwellings in Benson, owner-occupied units account for 64 (63.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 37 (36.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Benson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6463.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3736.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units101100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benson

Occupancy by Household Size in Benson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5150.5%
2-Person Household1615.8%
3-Person Household1514.8%
4+ Person Household1918.8%
Total Housing Units101100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (54.9%)23 (45.1%)
2-Person Household14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
3-Person Household13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
4+ Person Household9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
Total Housing Units64 (63.4%)37 (36.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
High School Diploma28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
College/Associate Degree31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1615.8%
35 to 44 Years1312.9%
45 to 54 Years1413.9%
55 to 64 Years1918.8%
65 to 74 Years44.0%
75 to 84 Years2120.8%
85 Years and Over1413.9%
Total101100.0%

Housing Finances in Benson

Median Income by Occupancy in Benson

Median Income by Occupancy in Benson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied64 (63.4%)$33,000
Renter-Occupied37 (36.6%)$23,250
Average101 (100.0%)$31,607

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)3 (8.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (17.2%)12 (32.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (10.9%)2 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (3.1%)5 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (25.0%)8 (21.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9993 (4.7%)2 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (9.4%)5 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)3 (8.1%)
$300 to $49922 (34.4%)3 (8.1%)
$500 to $79914 (21.9%)5 (13.5%)
$800 to $9996 (9.4%)11 (29.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4996 (9.4%)2 (5.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99913 (20.3%)11 (29.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benson

Housing Structures in Benson

Housing Structures in Benson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5150.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments1110.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments1312.9%
Mobile Home / Other2625.7%
Total101100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached38 (74.5%)13 (25.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
Total64 (63.4%)37 (36.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (12.5%)18 (48.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms12 (18.8%)6 (16.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms24 (37.5%)11 (29.7%)
8 or more Rooms20 (31.2%)2 (5.4%)
Total64 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (4.7%)14 (37.8%)
Electricity4 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene35 (54.7%)20 (54.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (34.4%)3 (8.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benson

Household Vehicle Usage in Benson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (6.2%)7 (18.9%)
1 Vehicle15 (23.4%)26 (70.3%)
2 Vehicles23 (35.9%)2 (5.4%)
3 or more Vehicles22 (34.4%)2 (5.4%)
Total64 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4024
Median Property Value$162,500$204,500
Median Household Income$25,000$2
Monthly Housing Costs$471$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9998 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99921 (52.5%)22 (91.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (10.0%)2 (8.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (35.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)2 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992 (5.0%)3 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)4 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (10.0%)3 (12.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (41.7%)
Total40 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7 (17.5%)103,750 (432,291.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)12 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x6 (15.0%)3 (12.5%)
4.0x or more27 (67.5%)7 (29.2%)
Total40 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49922 (55.0%)3 (12.5%)
Total40 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)
19 to 25 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years26 (86.7%)4 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total223 (96.1%)9 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00041 (91.1%)4 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99999 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years39 (86.7%)4 (8.9%)
19 to 25 Years13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
25 to 34 Years15 (42.9%)20 (57.1%)
35 to 44 Years17 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (70.0%)12 (40.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)15 (30.6%)
Total180 (77.6%)65 (28.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (65.0%)8 (27.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (15.0%)6 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (50.0%)6 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (10.0%)6 (20.7%)

Technology Access in Benson

Computing Device Access in Benson

Computing Device Access in Benson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5453.5%
Smartphone5554.5%
Tablet4645.5%
No Computing Device4241.6%
Total101100.0%

Internet Access in Benson

Internet Access in Benson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5453.5%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet55.0%
No Internet4443.6%
Total101100.0%

Benson Summary

Benson, Vermont is a small town located in Rutland County in the state of Vermont. It is situated in the Green Mountains and is bordered by the towns of Castleton, Fair Haven, and Sudbury. The town has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Benson was first settled in 1780 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was named after the first settler, John Benson. The town was incorporated in 1781 and was originally part of the town of Fair Haven. In 1810, Benson was separated from Fair Haven and became its own town.

Geography

Benson is located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The town is bordered by the towns of Castleton, Fair Haven, and Sudbury. The town is situated on the western side of the Taconic Mountains and is located at an elevation of 1,400 feet. The town is located in the Taconic Valley and is surrounded by hills and mountains. The town is located near the headwaters of the Otter Creek and is home to several small lakes and ponds.

Economy

Benson is a small rural town with a population of 1,717 people. The town is primarily agricultural, with dairy farming being the main industry. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a sawmill, a general store, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a few small manufacturing companies.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Benson has a population of 1,717 people. The town has a median household income of $45,000 and a median family income of $50,000. The town has a poverty rate of 11.3%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 10.3%. The town is predominantly white, with 95.3% of the population being white. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with 4.7% of the population being Hispanic.

Conclusion

Benson, Vermont is a small rural town located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The town has a population of 1,717 people and is primarily agricultural, with dairy farming being the main industry. The town has a median household income of $45,000 and a poverty rate of 11.3%. The town is predominantly white, with 95.3% of the population being white. Benson is a small town with a rich history and a bright future.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benson?
Total Population of Benson is 232.
What is the Total Male Population of Benson?
Total Male Population of Benson is 105.
What is the Total Female Population of Benson?
Total Female Population of Benson is 127.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benson?
There are 82.68 Males per 100 Females in Benson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benson?
There are 120.95 Females per 100 Males in Benson.
What is the Median Population Age in Benson?
Median Population Age in Benson is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benson
Average Family Size in Benson is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benson
Average Household Size in Benson is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benson?
Per Capita income in Benson is $21,944.
What is the Median Household income in Benson?
Median Household Income in Benson is $31,607.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benson?
Income or Wage Gap in Benson is 63.8%.
Women in Benson earn 36.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benson is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benson?
There are 94 People in the Labor Forcein in Benson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benson?
50.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Benson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benson?
Unemployment Rate in Benson is 6.4%.