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Benson

County:
Cochise County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
41.638
State:
Arizona

Benson is a city located in Cochise County, Arizona. Benson has a 2026 population of 5,548. Benson is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,400 in 2020.

The median household income in Benson is $49,346 with a poverty rate of 12.13%. The median age in Benson is 50.6 years: 50.4 years for males, and 50.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males.

5.5K
Total Population
133
Density (mi²)
25 0.45%
Growth

Benson Population

Benson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,548250.45%
20255,523240.44%
20245,4991011.87%
20235,39840.07%
20225,394-12-0.22%
20215,40660.11%
20205,400-6-0.11%
20194,885280.58%
20184,857190.39%
20174,838-27-0.55%
20164,865-45-0.92%
20154,910-41-0.83%
20144,951-88-1.75%
20135,039-91-1.77%
20125,130-53-1.02%
20115,183611.19%
20105,122170.33%
20004,71188723.2%
19903,824-366-8.74%
19804,1901,35147.59%
19702,83900%

Median Age

Overall: 50.6 years
Female: 50.9 years
Male: 50.4 years

Benson Adults

There are 4,372 adults, (1,677 of whom are seniors) in Benson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,751 (50.8%)
Male: 2,666 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benson includes 82.48% White, 3.62% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,46882.48%
Two or more races66212.22%
Other race1963.62%
Native American561.03%
Asian190.35%
Black or African American160.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3426.31%
Two or more races2765.1%
Other race1833.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,12676.17%
Two or more races3867.13%
Native American561.03%
Asian190.35%
Black or African American160.3%
Other race130.24%

Benson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benson 's average per capita income is $41,346. Household income levels show a median of $49,346. The poverty rate stands at 12.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,564-
Families$71,107$82,417
Households$49,346$62,401
Non Families$21,890$33,048

$41,346

Average Income

$49,346

Median Household Income

12.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)