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Benham

Kentucky · 512 residents · 0.234 sq mi
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Benham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,980. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
512
−15%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,188 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
−6%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765456156857541990201020202024Benham
2024725
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,980
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,962
+23%since 2000
from $16,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(530)
Black9.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(143)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(474)
Black2.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(48)
Diversity Score29.5%(151)
Diversity Score
30
+23%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−20%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benham, Kentucky?

Benham, Kentucky has about 512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benham, Kentucky?

The typical household in Benham, Kentucky earns about $43,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benham, Kentucky expensive?

In Benham, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Benham, Kentucky?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Benham, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benham, Kentucky?

About 2.2% of people in Benham, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benham, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Benham, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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