Ben Avon is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Ben Avon has a 2024 population of 2,521. Ben Avon is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 15.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,189 in 2020.
The average household income in Ben Avon is $70,566 with a poverty rate of 19.88%. The median age in Ben Avon is 35.9 years: 41.8 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ben Avon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,357 | 58.14% |
| Black or African American | 715 | 30.63% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 8.31% |
| Native American | 51 | 2.19% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,198 | 1.94 | 43 | 57 |
| Non Family | 686 | 1.2 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Married | 254 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 233 | 2.88 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Male | 25 | 4.92 | 60 | 40 |
2.59
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
43.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 2.84% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 7.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 211 | 13.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 12.14% |
| High School Graduate | 531 | 35.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 8.44% |
| Some College | 310 | 20.45% |
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 | 920 | 825 | 371 |
| Black | 538 | 513 | 21 |
| Native American | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,471 | $61,339 | $62,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,364 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,290 | $0 | $48,300 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,917 | $36,480 | $48,168 |
| Some College | $39,464 | $45,153 | $37,500 |
$37,917
Average Earnings
$36,480
Average Male
$48,168
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.92% of Ben Avon residents speak only English, while 4.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 705 | 217 | 30.78% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 173 | 91.05% |
| White | 1,289 | 72 | 5.59% |
| Multiple | 194 | 54 | 27.84% |
| Native | 51 | 51 | 100% |
19.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.27%
Male Poverty Rate
19.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ben Avon is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ben Avon is White, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.75% |
| High School | 30.7% |
| Some College | 5.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.5% |
| Female Employed | 10.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,125 | $106,907 |
| Households | $46,736 | $70,566 |
| Married Families | $127,794 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,223 | $37,712 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
100
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 58 | 9.54% |
| White | 42 | 3.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
62.81%
Born in Ben Avon
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.94% of Ben Avon residents were born in the United States, with 62.81% having been born in South Carolina. 2.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,521 | 180 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,341 | 180 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,161 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 2,175 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 2,189 | 0 | 0% |