Benson, Vermont
Benson: Town in Vermont
About
Benson is a town located in the county of Rutland in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,056 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 991 inhabitants.
The town was created 233 years ago in 1790.
Quick Facts about Benson
| Population : | 991 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Vermont (United States) |
| County : | Rutland County |
| Postal code : | 05743 |
| Area : | 45.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1791 (233 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:57:40 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benson is located at 43°42'25"N 73°18'40"W (43.7070100, -73.3112300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Benson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benson decreased by 6.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,056 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,057 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,050 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,051 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,040 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,030 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,021 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,020 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,012 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,002 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 991 | -1.11% | estimation process |
People born in Benson (4)
People born in Benson, including editor, literary critic, anthologist, and writer. Rufus Wilmot Griswold, politician Stephen Wallace Dorsey, clergyman Robert Everett Pattison, .
List
- Charles E. H. Aiken (Ornithologist) he was born in 07/09/1850
Schools in Benson
College & universities near Benson, VT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230834 | Castleton University | Castleton (VT) | 05735 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benson, VT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHV | Fair Haven, Vermont | Depot and Water Sts. | RAIL |
| CNV | Castleton station | 266 Main Street | RAIL |
| FTC | Ticonderoga station | NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt | RAIL |
| WHL | Whitehall station | Main St. and Saunders St. | RAIL |
| RUD | Rutland station | 25 Evelyn Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Benson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Station Post Office | Putnam Station (NY) | 12861 |
Other cities in Rutland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutland County , VT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton | 4,490 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Rutland | 4,105 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, surrounding the city of Rutland |
| Brandon | 3,705 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Pittsford | 2,757 | Town in Vermont |
| Fair Haven | 2,530 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| West Rutland | 2,129 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Wallingford | 1,938 | Town in Vermont |
| Poultney | 1,693 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Proctor | 1,578 | Town in Vermont |
| Pawlet | 1,359 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Danby | 1,308 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont |
| Mount Holly | 1,241 | Town in Vermont |
| Chittenden | 1,170 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Wells | 1,151 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States |
| Mendon | 1,015 | Town in Vermont |
| Shrewsbury | 979 | Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA |
