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Benedict

Maryland · 148 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Benedict has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,118. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 80 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
+118%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
+118%since 2023
from 292 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
−15%since 2023
from 75.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
27150274398521201020202024Benedict
2024148
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,118
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,867
+63%since 2023
from $22,588 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+7%since 2023
from 0.370 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing52.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
69.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
47.3%
−52.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
52.7%
+52.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
56.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benedict, Maryland?

Benedict, Maryland has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benedict, Maryland?

The typical household in Benedict, Maryland earns about $41,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Benedict, Maryland?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Benedict, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benedict, Maryland?

About 23.0% of people in Benedict, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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