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Benns Church

Virginia · 1,453 residents · 4.104 sq mi
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Benns Church has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,462. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 902 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,453
+164%since 2019
from 551 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
+164%since 2019
from 134 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−25%since 2019
from 48.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4007851K2K2K201020202024Benns Church
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,462
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,338 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,556
Unchangedsince 2019
from $27,670 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
9.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63%(347)
Black22%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.1%(28)
Other10%(55)
Diversity Score67.8%(374)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(631)
Black38.8%(564)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(104)
Asian1.6%(23)
Other10.7%(156)
Diversity Score82%(1,191)
Diversity Score
82
+21%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−19%since 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
Female
48.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benns Church, Virginia?

Benns Church, Virginia has about 1,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benns Church, Virginia earns about $63,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Benns Church, Virginia?

About 8.0% 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 11.2% of people in Benns Church, Virginia 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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