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Benns Church

Virginia · 872 residents · 4.104 sq mi
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Benns Church has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,518. Population has declined 12% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,900. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
872
−12%vs 2011
vs 992 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 242 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+51%vs 2011
vs 24.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4007851K2K2K201020202024Benns Church
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,518
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,338 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,255
−7%vs 2011
vs $18,465 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+32%vs 2011
vs 0.306 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food12.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $98,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−55.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.8% in 2011
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.8%
+87.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(400)
Black59.7%(592)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(597)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(484)
Black35%(305)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(38)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.7%(582)
Diversity Score
67
+11%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 25.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Female
52.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benns Church, Virginia?

Benns Church, Virginia has about 872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benns Church, Virginia?

The typical household in Benns Church, Virginia earns about $51,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benns Church, Virginia expensive?

In Benns Church, Virginia, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Benns Church, Virginia?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benns Church, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benns Church, Virginia?

About 32.1% of people in Benns Church, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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