Benson, AZ
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Benson, Arizona Summary
Life in Benson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Benson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benson:
The population in Benson is 5,331.
The median home value in Benson is $248,523.
The median income in Benson is $48,854.
The median rent in Benson is $759.
The unemployment rate in Benson is 8.9%.
The poverty rate in Benson is 14.2%.
The average high in Benson is 78.1° and the average low is 47.2°.
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Benson, AZ Weather
The average high in Benson is 78.1° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 33.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Benson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 33.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
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Benson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Benson
The current population in Benson is 5,331. The population has increased 5.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,331 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 5,318 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 5,252 | 8.1% |
| 2020 | 4,857 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 4,878 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 4,884 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 4,916 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 4,974 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,013 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 5,075 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,056 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 5,101 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,092 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 5,056 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benson
Benson is:
76.0% White with 4,054 White residents.
0.4% African American with 20 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 53 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 18 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.4% Two Or More with 396 Two Or More residents.
14.8% Hispanic with 790 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Benson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.0% | 53.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.4% | 4.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 31.0% | 19.0% |
Gender in Benson
Benson is 50.4% female with 2,685 female residents.
Benson is 49.6% male with 2,646 male residents.
| Gender | Benson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benson for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Benson completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Benson completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Benson completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Benson completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Benson completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Benson completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Benson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Benson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Benson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Benson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Benson, Arizona
4.4% of households in Benson earn Less than $10,000.
10.2% of households in Benson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.4% of households in Benson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.1% of households in Benson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Benson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Benson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Benson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Benson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Benson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Benson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Benson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 6.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
