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Benson

Arizona · 5,532 residents (2025 est.) · 41.638 sq mi
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Benson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $148,900. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,417
+15%since 2000
from 4,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+2%since 2000
from 49.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,532 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Benson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,346
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,289 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,633
+71%since 2000
from $17,315 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+6%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+63%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(3,635)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(935)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(2,000)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(4,126)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(801)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other8.4%(455)
Diversity Score48.9%(2,647)
Diversity Score
49
+15%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2016
from 14.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Arizona?

Benson, Arizona has about 5,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Arizona?

The typical household in Benson, Arizona earns about $49,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, Arizona expensive?

In Benson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Arizona?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson, Arizona?

About 12.1% of people in Benson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benson, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Benson, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,593 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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