Benwood is a city located in Marshall County West Virginia. Benwood has a 2024 population of 1,172. Benwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.6% annually and its population has decreased by -6.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Benwood is $51,804 with a poverty rate of 29.58%. The median age in Benwood is 52.4 years: 56.2 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,181 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 2.88% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 578 | 2.16 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 254 | 2.54 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 240 | 1.22 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 60 | 3.67 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 24 | 3.88 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 13.09% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 4.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 6.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.95% |
| High School Graduate | 499 | 49.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 241 | 23.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 844 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 19 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 87.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $26,648 | $29,073 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,952 | $25,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,867 | $25,451 | $29,919 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $37,083 |
$26,867
Average Earnings
$25,451
Average Male
$29,919
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.56% of Benwood residents speak only English, while 3.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,163 | 319 | 27.43% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Black | 32 | 18 | 56.25% |
| Multiple | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
29.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.91%
Male Poverty Rate
35.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benwood is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benwood is White, with 27.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 39.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.48% |
| High School | 17.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 25.95% |
| Male Employed | 18.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,500 | $63,931 |
| Households | $38,000 | $51,804 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,987 | $30,787 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 13.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.06%
Born in Benwood
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.04% of Benwood residents were born in the United States, with 77.06% having been born in West Virginia. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,078 | -19 | -1.73% |
| 2028 | 1,097 | -19 | -1.7% |
| 2027 | 1,116 | -18 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 1,134 | -19 | -1.65% |
| 2025 | 1,153 | -19 | -1.62% |
| 2024 | 1,172 | -19 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 1,191 | -13 | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 1,204 | -25 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 1,229 | -18 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 1,247 | -34 | -2.65% |
| 2019 | 1,281 | -16 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 1,297 | -21 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 1,318 | -26 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 1,344 | -21 | -1.54% |
| 2015 | 1,365 | -16 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 1,381 | -12 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 1,393 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 1,406 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,416 | -11 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 1,427 | 0 | 0% |