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CITY · 2020 ACS

Bensville

Maryland · 15,288 residents · 16.904 sq mi
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Bensville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,060. Population has grown 16% since 2019. Median home value is $373,400. Households here earn about 61% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,288
+16%since 2019
from 13,227 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
904 / sq mi
+16%since 2019
from 782 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−4%since 2019
from 41.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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202416K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,060
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,096 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,588
+3%since 2019
from $49,196 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $366,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,444
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,519 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
7.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−8%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(4,561)
Black52.3%(6,920)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(549)
Asian5.2%(691)
Other3.8%(506)
Diversity Score75.2%(9,945)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(3,957)
Black55.7%(8,521)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(943)
Asian4.8%(731)
Other5.4%(827)
Diversity Score74.7%(11,413)
Diversity Score
75
−1%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.0 min
+3%since 2019
from 47.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Female
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bensville, Maryland?

Bensville, Maryland has about 15,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bensville, Maryland?

The typical household in Bensville, Maryland earns about $140,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bensville, Maryland expensive?

In Bensville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $373,400, and the typical rent is about $2,444 a month.

How educated are people in Bensville, Maryland?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bensville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bensville, Maryland?

About 7.8% of people in Bensville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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