Benson is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Benson has a 2024 population of 4,533. Benson is currently growing at a rate of 3% annually and its population has increased by 13.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,003 in 2020.
The average household income in Benson is $59,867 with a poverty rate of 37.74%. The median age in Benson is 34.4 years: 27.9 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,738 | 43.41% |
| Black or African American | 1,584 | 39.56% |
| Two or more races | 682 | 17.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,522 | 2.55 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Married | 534 | 2.81 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 514 | 3.39 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.23 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
| Male | 91 | 1.93 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
47.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 284 | 10.33% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 556 | 20.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 4% |
| High School Graduate | 627 | 22.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 258 | 9.38% |
| Some College | 671 | 24.4% |
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 | 1,265 | 1,219 | 632 |
| Black | 1,209 | 977 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 273 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,417 | $62,292 | $51,696 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,676 | $24,271 | $31,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,367 | $29,116 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,132 | $32,047 | $32,208 |
| Some College | $43,919 | $48,301 | $42,754 |
$32,132
Average Earnings
$32,047
Average Male
$32,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.71% of Benson residents speak only English, while 18.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 873 | 751 | 86.03% |
| Black | 1,576 | 583 | 36.99% |
| Multiple | 682 | 552 | 80.94% |
| White | 1,457 | 143 | 9.81% |
37.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.57%
Male Poverty Rate
37.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benson is Hispanic, with 86.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benson is White, with 9.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.03% |
| High School | 28.22% |
| Some College | 11.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 26.23% |
| Male Employed | 1.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,088 | $55,152 |
| Households | $56,054 | $59,867 |
| Married Families | $56,831 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,946 | $59,652 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
221
Number of Veterans
221
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 159 | 11.89% |
| White | 62 | 4.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
58.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
73.38%
Born in Benson
92.08%
Native Born
7.92%
Foreign Born
7.62%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
92.08% of Benson residents were born in the United States, with 73.38% having been born in North Carolina. 7.62% 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 | 5,197 | 133 | 2.63% |
| 2028 | 5,064 | 133 | 2.7% |
| 2027 | 4,931 | 132 | 2.75% |
| 2026 | 4,799 | 133 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 4,666 | 133 | 2.93% |
| 2024 | 4,533 | 132 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4,401 | 119 | 2.78% |
| 2022 | 4,282 | 150 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 4,132 | 129 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 4,003 | 69 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 3,934 | 78 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 3,856 | 120 | 3.21% |
| 2017 | 3,736 | 71 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 3,665 | 107 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 3,558 | 56 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 3,502 | 40 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 3,462 | 55 | 1.61% |
| 2012 | 3,407 | 28 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 3,379 | 49 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 3,330 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,923 | 113 | 4.02% |
| 1990 | 2,810 | 18 | 0.64% |
| 1980 | 2,792 | -2,405 | -46.28% |