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Benson

Utah · 1,492 residents · 30.116 sq mi
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Benson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,370. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,492
+3%since 2000
from 1,451 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+39%since 2000
from 25.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8281K1K2K2K2000201020202024Benson
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,370
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,369 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,558
+68%since 2000
from $13,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+48%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,368)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(59)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(151)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,337)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(103)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(276)
Diversity Score
19
+78%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% 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
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Utah?

Benson, Utah has about 1,492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Utah?

The typical household in Benson, Utah earns about $50,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, Utah expensive?

In Benson, Utah, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Utah?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benson, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson, Utah?

About 0.0% of people in Benson, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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