Benson, NY is a small town located in New York State with a population of 506 people. It has a population density of 2 people per square mile, which is much lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Benson is home to many local businesses such as Benson Hardware and Benson Market, both offering goods and services to locals. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities available for residents such as fishing at Gordon Lake and hiking nearby trails. Organizations like the Benson Fire Department provide valuable services to the community and local sporting events including annual softball tournaments can be found in the area.
The population in Benson is 506. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benson is 50.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benson is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benson
- 51.0% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 4.8% have children, but are single
Race in Benson
- 97.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander