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Benedict

Maryland · 261 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Benedict is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $347,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
+1%vs 2011
vs 258 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 1,107 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
−22%vs 2011
vs 60.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
27150274398521201020202024Benedict
2024148
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,526
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $66,023 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,888
+14%vs 2011
vs $33,094 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+11.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $243,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−47.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.6% in 2011
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+48%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2015
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(241)
Black6.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(245)
Black4.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(36)
Diversity Score
14
−11%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.5 min
−18%vs 2011
vs 56.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.4%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Female
53.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benedict, Maryland?

Benedict, Maryland has about 261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benedict, Maryland?

The typical household in Benedict, Maryland earns about $63,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benedict, Maryland expensive?

In Benedict, Maryland, the median home is worth about $347,800.

How educated are people in Benedict, Maryland?

About 17.8% 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 6.6% of people in Benedict, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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