Benwood is a city located in Marshall County, West Virginia. Benwood has a 2025 population of 1,153. Benwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -7.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Benwood is $54,908 with a poverty rate of 24.89%.The median age in Benwood is 47.1 years: 45.5 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benwood includes 88.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,039 | 88.58% |
Two or more races | 117 | 9.97% |
Black or African American | 12 | 1.02% |
Asian | 3 | 0.26% |
Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benwood's average per capita income is $26,720. Household income levels show a median of $39,474. The poverty rate stands at 24.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $74,688 | - |
Families | $70,417 | $68,384 |
Households | $39,474 | $54,908 |
Non Families | $22,639 | $30,330 |
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