Benson (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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Benson, Vermont
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 Benson (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Benson (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
| Town | Benson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.93 sq mi (10.19 km2) |
| • Land | 3.87 sq mi (10.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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269 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05743
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-05125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586619 |
Benson is a small village in Vermont, United States. It is located in Rutland County. This village is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 269 people lived in Benson village. The entire town of Benson, which includes the village, had a population of 974 people.
About Benson, Vermont
Benson village is found in the northwestern part of Rutland County. It is right in the middle of the larger town of Benson.
Getting Around Benson
Main roads help people travel to and from Benson. Vermont Route 22A runs along the eastern side of the village. This road goes north about 6 miles (10 km) to Orwell. It also goes south about 8 miles (13 km) to Fair Haven. Another road, Vermont Route 144, starts in Benson. It heads northeast for about 4 miles (6 km) to Hortonia.
