Benson, New York
Benson: Town in New York State
About
Benson is a town located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 192 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 169 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benson
| Population : | 169 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Hamilton County |
| Area : | 83.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,313 feet / 705 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:58:05 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benson is located at 43°15'7"N 74°16'42"W (43.2520200, -74.2784700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benson decreased by 13.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 192 | - | census |
| 2011 | 192 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 192 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 192 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 188 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 188 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 180 | -4.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 177 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 175 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 174 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 169 | -2.96% | estimation process |
Schools in Benson
College & universities near Benson, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191302 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown (NY) | 12095-3790 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benson, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Benson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northvill Post Office | Northville (NY) | 12134 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Benson , Arizona city in Arizona with a population of 4,890 people.
- Benson , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 4,024 people.
- Benson , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 991 people.
- Benson , Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 401 people.
- Benson , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 319 people.
- Benson , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 184 people.
Other cities in Hamilton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | 1,216 | Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States |
| Lake Pleasant | 710 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America |
| Long Lake | 636 | Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States |
| Wells | 613 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hope | 357 | Town in New York, United States |
| Inlet | 301 | Town in New York, United States |
| Speculator | 297 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America |
| Arietta | 269 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America |
