Benson town, New York
Benson town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benson town is a geographic entity located in Hamilton County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 214. The land area covers 82.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 214 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.7 yrs | ±7.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 135 | ±32 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 209 | ±38 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 135 | ±32 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 74 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $230,100 | ±$14,863 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,375 | ±$13,026 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,103 | ±$5,964 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 114 | ±37 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF BENSON
GUS Population: 220 (2024)
ID: 109647
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2213 COUNTY RT 6, NORTHVILLE NY 12134
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GUS Population: 5,082 (2024)
ID: 170421
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 205, LAKE PLEASANT NY 12108-0205
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | EDINBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | SPECULATOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MAYFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MAYFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORTHVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | NORTHVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | WELLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | CAROGA LAKE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fulton-Montgomery Community College
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College | 21.4 mi away | 2805 State Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY, 12095-3790 |
5187623622
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NORTHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 341 SOUTH THIRD STREET, NORTHVILLE, NY, 12134 |
(518) 863-6922
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TOWN OF LAKE PLEASANT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 2864 STATE HWY 8, SPECULATOR, NY, 12164 |
(518) 548-4411
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GLOVERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 58 EAST FULTON STREET, GLOVERSVILLE, NY, 12078 |
(518) 725-2819
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JOHNSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 38 SOUTH MARKET STREET, JOHNSTOWN, NY, 12095 |
(518) 762-8317
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FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 28 WEST MAIN STREET, FONDA, NY, 12068 |
(518) 853-3016
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KIRBY FREE LIBRARY OF SALISBURY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 105 STATE ROUTE 29A, SALISBURY CENTER, NY, 13454 |
(315) 429-9006
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STONY CREEK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 37 HARRISBURG ROAD, STONY CREEK, NY, 12878 |
(518) 696-5911
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DOLGEVILLE-MANHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 24 NORTH MAIN STREET, DOLGEVILLE, NY, 13329 |
(315) 429-3421
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLOVERSVILLE 7NW (PECK LAKE), NY US, located 12.4 miles from Benson town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° | 7.1° | 15.8° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 27.1° | 7.8° | 17.4° | 3.48" | — |
| March | 35.3° | 16.4° | 25.8° | 3.72" | — |
| April | 48.1° | 29.4° | 38.8° | 4.35" | — |
| May | 62.9° | 42.1° | 52.5° | 4.47" | — |
| June | 71.5° | 51.9° | 61.7° | 4.91" | — |
| July | 76.7° | 55.8° | 66.2° | 4.83" | — |
| August | 73.1° | 53.9° | 63.5° | 4.10" | — |
| September | 66.9° | 46.3° | 56.6° | 4.34" | — |
| October | 53.0° | 35.6° | 44.3° | 4.87" | — |
| November | 40.5° | 25.1° | 32.8° | 3.65" | — |
| December | 30.4° | 15.7° | 23.1° | 4.14" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Northville village | Village | 11.5 mi | — |
| Caroga Lake CDP | CDP | 12.2 mi | — |
| Mayfield village | Village | 13.9 mi | — |
| Gloversville city | City | 16.7 mi | — |
| Broadalbin village | Village | 18.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604105958. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.