Benns Church is a CDP located in Isle of Wight County Virginia. Benns Church has a 2024 population of 1,204. Benns Church is currently growing at a rate of 1.95% annually and its population has increased by 87.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 642 in 2020.
The average household income in Benns Church is $95,699 with a poverty rate of 6.1%. The median age in Benns Church is 33.7 years: 34 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benns Church was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 680 | 47.12% |
| Black or African American | 571 | 39.57% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 11.16% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 501 | 2.86 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 237 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 113 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 93 | 3.01 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 58 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 5.49% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 6.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 8.12% |
| High School Graduate | 389 | 41.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 7.49% |
| Some College | 233 | 24.58% |
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 | 490 | 430 | 84 |
| Black | 419 | 362 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 27 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,644 | $0 | $67,644 |
| Graduate Degree | $185,406 | $0 | $185,406 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $70,625 | $21,567 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,705 | $71,371 | $47,688 |
| Some College | $69,421 | $71,250 | $0 |
$67,705
Average Earnings
$71,371
Average Male
$47,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.33% of Benns Church residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 571 | 36 | 6.3% |
| White | 680 | 35 | 5.15% |
| Multiple | 161 | 11 | 6.83% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
6.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.77%
Male Poverty Rate
7.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benns Church is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benns Church is White, with 5.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.54% |
| High School | 9.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,211 | $106,175 |
| Households | $69,598 | $95,699 |
| Married Families | $124,013 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,847 | $30,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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
144
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 80 | 17.35% |
| White | 64 | 13.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
63.27%
Born in Benns Church
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
98.89% of Benns Church residents were born in the United States, with 63.27% having been born in Virginia. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,204 | 23 | 1.95% |
| 2023 | 1,181 | 24 | 2.07% |
| 2022 | 1,157 | 326 | 39.23% |
| 2021 | 831 | 189 | 29.44% |
| 2020 | 642 | 91 | 16.52% |
| 2019 | 551 | 23 | 4.36% |
| 2018 | 528 | -158 | -23.03% |
| 2017 | 686 | -13 | -1.86% |
| 2016 | 699 | 114 | 19.49% |
| 2015 | 585 | -32 | -5.19% |
| 2014 | 617 | -61 | -9% |
| 2013 | 678 | -190 | -21.89% |
| 2012 | 868 | -124 | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 992 | 120 | 13.76% |
| 2010 | 872 | 0 | 0% |