Categories in Benson, Vermont
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Benson, Vermont
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Tractors and farm equipment | 7 |
Benson, Vermont Facts
| Area | 3.9 mi² |
| Population | 301 |
| Male Population | 142 (47.3%) |
| Female Population | 159 (52.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.6% |
| Median Age | 41.4 years (Male: 41, Female: 41.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $68,158 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 802 |
| Neighborhoods | Fair Haven, Castleton/Fair Haven |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.70701, -73.31123 |
| Zip Codes | 05731 |
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Benson, Vermont Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 246 | 283 | 319 | 301 | 301 | 306 | 316 |
| Population Density | 62.5 / mi² | 71.9 / mi² | 81.1 / mi² | 76.5 / mi² | 76.5 / mi² | 77.8 / mi² | 80.3 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBenson, Vermont Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Vermont | +22.4% | +6.4% | -5.6% |
| Vermont | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benson, Vermont Median Age
Median Age: 41.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Vermont | 41.4 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 41 yrs |
| Vermont | 41.7 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benson, Vermont Population Density
Population Density: 76.5 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Vermont | 301 | 3.933 sq mi | 76.5 / mi² |
| Vermont | 627,073 | 9,616.4 sq mi | 65.2 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benson, Vermont Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Benson, Vermont
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Benson, Vermont Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $41,580 | $44,652 | $57,056 | $53,426 | $50,920 | $58,723 | $60,508 | $68,158 |
| Total GDP | $30.5M | $34M | $44.4M | $41.4M | $38.7M | $44.2M | $45.9M | $52.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Benson, Vermont CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Vermont | 5,825 tn | 19.35 tn | 1,481 tons/mi² |
| Vermont | 12,214,460 tn | 19.48 tn | 1,270.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Benson, Vermont CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,825 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,481 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/02 | 1:40 PM | 3 | 93.4 km | 9,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/02 | 11:46 PM | 3.1 | 93.2 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/02 | 11:04 AM | 3.7 | 92.1 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/02 | 10:50 AM | 5.3 | 94.7 km | 4,830 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/00 | 8:46 AM | 3.8 | 80.7 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/84 | 6:26 AM | 3.4 | 52.1 km | 1,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/83 | 10:39 AM | 3.5 | 80.9 km | 8,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/83 | 10:18 AM | 5.1 | 80.4 km | 12,500 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/77 | 5:21 PM | 3.1 | 88.6 km | 3,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/73 | 10:32 AM | 3.4 | 91.1 km | 1,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Benson, Vermont
Benson is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,056 at the 2010 census. The town is rural, with a concentration of several homes and businesses in Benson Village, at the intersection of Stage Road and Lake Road.
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