BENSON, NC  27504

Total Population: 15,999

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Median Home Value

$217,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,376

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.2%
Hispanic or Latino16.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.7%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

17.8%

Male

47.1%

Female

52.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.7%

No Health Insurance

9.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,376

Mean Household Income

$84,668

Per Capita Income

$34,977

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$217,400

Median Rent

$995/mo

Total Housing Units

7,140

Owner-Occupied

77.5%

Renter-Occupied

22.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Married Couple Households

50.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

82.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 27504.