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Benson

County:
Johnston County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.161

Benson is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina. Benson has a 2026 population of 4,800. Benson is currently growing at a rate of 2.85% annually and its population has increased by 19.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,002 in 2020.

The median household income in Benson is $67,102 with a poverty rate of 14.4%. The median age in Benson is 35.6 years: 30.5 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.

4.8K
Total Population
1,518
Density (mi²)
133 2.85%
Growth

Benson Population

Benson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,8001332.85%
20254,6671332.93%
20244,5341112.51%
20234,4231373.2%
20224,2861533.7%
20214,1331543.87%
20204,002681.73%
20193,934782.02%
20183,8561203.21%
20173,736711.94%
20163,6651073.01%
20153,558561.6%
20143,502401.16%
20133,462551.61%
20123,407280.83%
20113,379491.47%
20103,330190.57%
20002,9231134.02%
19902,810180.64%
19802,79200%

Median Age

Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 30.5 years

Benson Adults

There are 3,253 adults, (816 of whom are seniors) in Benson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,124 (49.6%)
Male: 2,158 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benson includes 64.11% White, 18.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,74564.11%
Black or African American80718.85%
Two or more races71316.65%
Other race170.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races47411.07%
White1082.52%
Other race170.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,63761.58%
Black or African American80718.85%
Two or more races2395.58%

Benson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benson 's average per capita income is $50,530. Household income levels show a median of $67,102. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%.

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$76,250-
Families$75,609$91,098
Households$67,102$78,981
Non Families$49,821$57,701

$50,530

Average Income

$67,102

Median Household Income

14.4%

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)