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Benjamin

Utah · 1,196 residents · 8.544 sq mi
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Benjamin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,438. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $496,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
+16%since 2000
from 1,029 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+29%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5968791K1K2K2000201020202024Benjamin
2024864
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,438
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,251
+74%since 2000
from $18,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,200
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+61%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,145)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(86)
Diversity Score
7
+99%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benjamin, Utah?

Benjamin, Utah has about 1,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benjamin, Utah?

The typical household in Benjamin, Utah earns about $83,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benjamin, Utah expensive?

In Benjamin, Utah, the median home is worth about $496,200, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Benjamin, Utah?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benjamin, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benjamin, Utah?

About 7.6% of people in Benjamin, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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