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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benson

North Carolina · 2,923 residents · 2.99 sq mi
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Benson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,582. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,000. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,923
+22%since 1990
from 2,400 in 1990
1990 – 2025
978 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 803 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
−22%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Benson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,582
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,350
+36%since 1990
from $10,543 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
47.6%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
52.4% rent
3.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(1,699)
Black29.2%(701)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,241)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(1,655)
Black34%(993)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(213)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score67.9%(1,986)
68
+31%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.8%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Benson, North Carolina?

Benson, North Carolina has about 2,923 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Benson, North Carolina earns about $26,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, North Carolina expensive?

In Benson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, North Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in Benson, North Carolina?

About 25.0% of people in Benson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Benson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 523 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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