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Benson

County:
Hamilton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
82.617
State:
New York

Benson is located in Hamilton County, New York. Benson has a 2025 population of 217. Benson is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 222 in 2020.

The average household income in Benson is $83,162 with a poverty rate of 8.12%.The median age in Benson is 48.1 years: 49.1 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.

217
Total Population
3
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.91%
Growth

Benson Population

Benson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benson includes 88.12% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White30488.12%
Two or more races4111.88%

Benson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benson's average per capita income is $57,083. Household income levels show a median of $65,568. The poverty rate stands at 8.12%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,625-
Families$76,667$97,155
Households$65,568$83,162
Non Families$51,250$49,609

$57,083

Average Income

$65,568

Median Household Income

8.12%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)