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Benson CDP, VT

ZIP 05743 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 05743

05743 has a population of 4,144 with a median age of 44.9 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.0%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
22.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.7%-40% vs US avg
x
High school
36.6%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.7%-3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.7%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.9%+416% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishFrench

Health & Community Indicators in 05743

Poverty Rate
14.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.9%+416% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,144
Median age44.9
Poverty rate14.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.7%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%