Benson, Vermont population by race
The table below shows Benson town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737 | 96.47% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 6 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 1.83% |
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Benson town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Benson town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Benson town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Benson town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.47% are white, 0.92% are Black or African American, 0.79% are Asian and 1.83% are multiracial.
Benson town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Benson town is White with a population of 737 (96.47% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14 (1.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benson, Vermont
By ethnicity, 5 (0.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 759 (99.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benson town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 735 (96.84% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Benson, Vermont Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benson town's Non-Hispanic population.
Benson town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 735 | 96.84% |
| Black or African American alone | 7 | 0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 6 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 1.45% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benson town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Benson, Vermont Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benson town's Hispanic population.
Benson town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benson, Vermont is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.65% of Benson town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benson town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benson, Vermont have?
Benson, Vermont has 7 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.92% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Benson town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Benson, Vermont?
With 99.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benson town.
That being said, with a 0.92% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Benson town.
What is the majority race in Benson, Vermont?
With a population of 737 (96.47% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Benson town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Benson town, with 0.92% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
