Bensley is a CDP located in Chesterfield County Virginia. Bensley has a 2024 population of 6,068. Bensley is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,044 in 2020.
The average household income in Bensley is $65,691 with a poverty rate of 22.45%. The median age in Bensley is 29.2 years: 30.2 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bensley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,864 | 32.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,687 | 28.99% |
| White | 1,559 | 26.79% |
| Two or more races | 582 | 10% |
| Native American | 101 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,268 | 2.57 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 849 | 1.4 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 655 | 2.98 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 597 | 3.5 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 167 | 3.52 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
42.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 6.81% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 443 | 12.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,403 | 38.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 590 | 16.33% |
| Some College | 589 | 16.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,398 | 837 | 219 |
| White | 1,245 | 1,046 | 171 |
| Other Race | 1,069 | 582 | 158 |
| Black | 842 | 778 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 373 | 319 | 105 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 5 |
| Asian | 15 | 3 | 3 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 28.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,111 | $63,333 | $75,941 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,173 | $125,893 | $51,434 |
| High School Graduate | $28,998 | $29,748 | $27,054 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,875 | $33,333 | $21,642 |
| Overall | $32,538 | $35,727 | $31,056 |
| Some College | $34,022 | $23,869 | $40,841 |
$32,538
Average Earnings
$35,727
Average Male
$31,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.08% of Bensley residents speak only English, while 40.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,410 | 578 | 23.98% |
| Other | 1,801 | 448 | 24.88% |
| Black | 1,687 | 424 | 25.13% |
| White | 1,518 | 290 | 19.1% |
| Native | 101 | 91 | 90.1% |
| Multiple | 582 | 39 | 6.7% |
22.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.22%
Male Poverty Rate
22.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bensley is Native, with 90.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bensley is Multiple, with 6.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.41% |
| Some College | 20.25% |
| High School | 12.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.25% |
| Female Employed | 15.43% |
| Male Employed | 14.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,438 | $69,958 |
| Households | $49,695 | $65,691 |
| Married Families | $77,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,194 | $53,425 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
326
Number of Veterans
206
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 141 | 10.61% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 8.17% |
| White | 104 | 7.51% |
| Black | 59 | 5.08% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 4.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
50.89%
Born in Bensley
73.6%
Native Born
26.4%
Foreign Born
21.84%
Non Citizen
4.55%
Naturalized
73.6% of Bensley residents were born in the United States, with 50.89% having been born in Virginia. 21.84% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,068 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 6,050 | 18 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,032 | 87 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 5,945 | -99 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 6,044 | -48 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 6,092 | -235 | -3.71% |
| 2018 | 6,327 | -36 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 6,363 | 332 | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 6,031 | -197 | -3.16% |
| 2015 | 6,228 | 363 | 6.19% |
| 2014 | 5,865 | 392 | 7.16% |
| 2013 | 5,473 | 99 | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 5,374 | -500 | -8.51% |
| 2011 | 5,874 | 55 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 5,819 | 0 | 0% |