Life in Bensville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bensville 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 Bensville:
The population in Bensville is 14,792.
The median home value in Bensville is $511,606.
The median income in Bensville is $161,568.
The cost of living in Bensville is 144 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bensville is $2,680.
The unemployment rate in Bensville is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Bensville is 9.3%.
The average high in Bensville is 67.1° and the average low is 46.5°.
Cost of living in Bensville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bensville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bensville is 144 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bensville is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bensville is $511,606.
The median income in Bensville is $161,568.
| Living Expense | Bensville | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 221 | 150 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 113 | 100 | |
The average high in Bensville is 67.1° and the average low is 46.5°.
There are 76.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bensville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.2 |
The current population in Bensville is 14,792. The population has increased 26.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,792 | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 14,202 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 14,483 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 13,658 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 13,227 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 13,247 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 13,208 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 12,584 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 12,292 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 12,024 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 12,306 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 11,941 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 11,752 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 11,693 | - |
23.1% White with 3,411 White residents.
61.5% African American with 9,099 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 636 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 931 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 660 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bensville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.1% | 47.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 61.5% | 29.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.1% | 19.0% |
Bensville is 47.3% female with 6,991 female residents.
Bensville is 52.7% male with 7,800 male residents.
| Gender | Bensville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Bensville completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Bensville completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Bensville completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Bensville completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Bensville completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Bensville completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Bensville completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bensville completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Bensville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bensville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
1.0% of households in Bensville earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Bensville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Bensville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.6% of households in Bensville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Bensville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.2% of households in Bensville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.1% of households in Bensville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Bensville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.5% of households in Bensville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
36.2% of households in Bensville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bensville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.6% | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.2% | 13.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.5% | 12.4% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 36.2% | 19.2% | 12.6% |