Benson (CDP), Vermont

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Benson, Vermont
Benson is located in Vermont
Benson
Benson
Coordinates: 43°42′24″N 73°18′37″W / 43.70667°N 73.31028°W / 43.70667; -73.31028Coordinates: 43°42′24″N 73°18′37″W / 43.70667°N 73.31028°W / 43.70667; -73.31028
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyRutland
TownBenson
Area
 • Total3.93 sq mi (10.19 km2)
 • Land3.87 sq mi (10.03 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (120 m)
Population269
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
05743
Area code802
FIPS code50-05125
GNIS feature ID2586619[3]

Benson is the primary village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Benson, Rutland County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 269,[2] out of 974 in the entire town.

The CDP is in northwestern Rutland County, at the geographic center of the town. Vermont Route 22A runs along the eastern edge of the village, leading north 6 miles (10 km) to Orwell and south 8 miles (13 km) to Fair Haven. Vermont Route 144 has its western terminus at Benson and leads northeast 4 miles (6 km) to Hortonia.

References[]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Benson CDP, Vermont: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Benson Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.


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