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Benson

Pennsylvania · 187 residents · 0.354 sq mi
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Benson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,341. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
187
−4%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+13%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171571972372771990201020202024Benson
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,341
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,567
+45%since 2000
from $14,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$78,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(18)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−55.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Pennsylvania?

Benson, Pennsylvania has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Benson, Pennsylvania earns about $55,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Benson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in Benson, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson, Pennsylvania?

About 26.2% of people in Benson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benson, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Benson, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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