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Benson

North Carolina · 3,311 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 $27,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,100. The poverty rate of 45.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,311
+13%since 2000
from 2,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Benson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,986
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,582 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,634
−5%since 2000
from $14,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+41%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(1,655)
Black34%(993)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(213)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.9%(1,986)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(1,908)
Black26.4%(873)
Hispanic / Latino14%(463)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other4.9%(161)
Diversity Score75.4%(2,497)
Diversity Score
75
+11%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−5%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, North Carolina?

Benson, North Carolina has about 3,311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benson, North Carolina earns about $27,986 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 $117,100, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, North Carolina?

About 16.4% 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 45.2% 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 911 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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