Bensley SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Bensley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bensley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bensley is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bensley is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bensley is $254,587.
The median income in Bensley is $50,547.
Bensley's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bensley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bensley | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bensley, VA Weather
The average high in Bensley is 69.1° and the average low is 45.6°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.7 inches of precipitation each year with 8.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bensley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bensley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bensley
The current population in Bensley is 5,949. The population has increased 14.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,949 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 5,819 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 6,032 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 5,945 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 6,044 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 6,092 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 6,327 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,363 | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 6,031 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 6,228 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 5,865 | 7.2% |
| 2013 | 5,473 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 5,374 | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 5,874 | 13.4% |
| 2010 | 5,179 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bensley
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Bensley is:
29.8% White with 1,771 White residents.
23.4% African American with 1,395 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 55 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 38 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 74 Two Or More residents.
43.9% Hispanic with 2,610 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bensley | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.8% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.4% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 43.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bensley
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Bensley is 53.5% female with 3,182 female residents.
Bensley is 46.5% male with 2,766 male residents.
| Gender | Bensley | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bensley for adults over 25
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17.0% of adults in Bensley completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Bensley completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Bensley completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Bensley completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Bensley completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Bensley completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bensley completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bensley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bensley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bensley | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 17.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bensley, Virginia
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2.5% of households in Bensley earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Bensley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.6% of households in Bensley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.0% of households in Bensley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.1% of households in Bensley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Bensley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in Bensley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.0% of households in Bensley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Bensley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Bensley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bensley | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
