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Bensley

Virginia · 5,949 residents · 2.875 sq mi
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Bensley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $218,500. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,949
+9%since 2000
from 5,435 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,069 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
−13%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Bensley
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,547
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,902
+74%since 2000
from $14,896 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+14%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,238
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+79%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(3,051)
Black23.8%(1,296)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(689)
Asian4.4%(239)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.2%(3,981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(1,771)
Black23.4%(1,395)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(2,610)
Asian0.9%(55)
Other2%(118)
Diversity Score82.9%(4,933)
Diversity Score
83
+13%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
25.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 63.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 35.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bensley, Virginia?

Bensley, Virginia has about 5,949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bensley, Virginia?

The typical household in Bensley, Virginia earns about $50,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bensley, Virginia expensive?

In Bensley, Virginia, the median home is worth about $218,500, and the typical rent is about $1,238 a month.

How educated are people in Bensley, Virginia?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bensley, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bensley, Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Bensley, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bensley, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bensley, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 856 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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