Benson, North Carolina
Benson: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Benson is a town located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,311 and a population density of 458 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,024 inhabitants.
The town was created 150 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Benson
| Population : | 4,024 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Johnston County |
| Postal code : | 27504 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 7.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 243 feet / 74, 74 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:43:58 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 557 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benson is located at 35°22'56"N 78°32'55"W (35.3821100, -78.5486200).
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Demographics
The population of Benson increased by 17.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1890 | 191 | - | |
| 2010 | 3,311 | 94.23% | census |
| 2011 | 3,371 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,400 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,455 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,494 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,550 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,656 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,724 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,844 | 3.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,922 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,024 | 2.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,122 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,051 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,425 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,051 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 43.8% |
| White only, percent : | 89.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 710 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
Benson zip code is 27504.
County name: Johnston, County
fips: 37101
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,120 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $603 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $750 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,977 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.12 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,223 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,726 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,706 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 71,860 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,376 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,130 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,057 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 490 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 163.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 61.62 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $187,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,425 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $578 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $844 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,563 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,134 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 152,572 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 843,712 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 469,406 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,863 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,612 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,663 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,532 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 865 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 463 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 157 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,231 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 161 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,194 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,376.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.53 |
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Where to Stay in Benson
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People born in Benson (6)
People born in Benson, including composer Hunter Johnson, baseball player and coach John Raynor, baseball player Earl Stephenson, .
List
- Drew Herring (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 05/05/1987
- James Langdon, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 17/01/1938
- Shelby Stephenson (American poet) he was born in 01/01/1938
Schools in Benson
College & universities near Benson, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198677 | Heritage Bible College | Dunn (NC) | 28334 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benson, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Johnston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 26,458 | Town in North Carolina |
| Smithfield | 13,333 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Selma | 7,323 | Town of the United States |
| Archer Lodge | 5,322 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Four Oaks | 2,387 | Town of the United States |
| Wilsons Mills | 2,277 | Park in the United States of America |
| Pine Level | 1,861 | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Kenly | 1,624 | Town of the United States |
| Princeton | 1,425 | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Micro | 553 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Benson distances to largest North Carolina cities
