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 $54,908 with a poverty rate of 24.89%. The median age in Benwood is 47.1 years: 45.5 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,039 | 88.58% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 9.97% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
| 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 | 564 | 2.08 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Married | 276 | 2.29 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 201 | 1.16 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 70 | 3.61 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Male | 17 | 3.18 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 11.41% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 8.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 6.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 2.99% |
| High School Graduate | 395 | 43.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.44% |
| Some College | 243 | 26.91% |
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 | 831 | 748 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 37 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 16.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,278 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,945 | $27,042 | $29,569 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,053 | $25,921 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,720 | $26,471 | $27,400 |
| Some College | $22,727 | $0 | $22,667 |
$26,720
Average Earnings
$26,471
Average Male
$27,400
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.1% of Benwood residents speak only English, while 2.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,027 | 260 | 25.32% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Black | 12 | 10 | 83.33% |
| Multiple | 117 | 10 | 8.55% |
24.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.22%
Male Poverty Rate
25.48%
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 Multiple, with 8.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.86% |
| High School | 18.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 59.09% |
| Female Employed | 17.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,417 | $68,384 |
| Households | $39,474 | $54,908 |
| Married Families | $74,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,639 | $30,330 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
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
142
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 15.22% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
77.07%
Born in Benwood
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
98.98% of Benwood residents were born in the United States, with 77.07% having been born in West Virginia. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |