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 : 02:37:20 (25th November 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).

Benson map

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)

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