Asset inventory
Benson, Arizona
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
Economic development support
People of Benson, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2024: 5,536
- 2030: 5,460
- 2040: 5,421
- 2050: 5,399
- 2060: 5,458
Source: Estimates and projections by Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 208 (3.9%)
- 5 to 9: 260 (4.9%)
- 10 to 14: 288 (5.4%)
- 15 to 19: 265 (4.9%)
- 20 to 24: 178 (3.3%)
- 25 to 29: 223 (4.2%)
- 30 to 34: 221 (4.1%)
- 35 to 39: 261 (4.9%)
- 40 to 44: 261 (4.9%)
- 45 to 49: 202 (3.8%)
- 50 to 54: 226 (4.2%)
- 55 to 59: 328 (6.1%)
- 60 to 64: 430 (8.0%)
- 65 to 69: 549 (10.3%)
- 70 to 74: 580 (10.8%)
- 75 to 79:
- Under 5: 208 (3.9%)
- 5 to 9: 260 (4.9%)
- 10 to 14: 288 (5.4%)
- 15 to 19: 265 (4.9%)
- 20 to 24: 178 (3.3%)
- 25 to 29: 223 (4.2%)
- 30 to 34: 221 (4.1%)
- 35 to 39: 261 (4.9%)
- 40 to 44: 261 (4.9%)
- 45 to 49: 202 (3.8%)
- 50 to 54: 226 (4.2%)
- 55 to 59: 328 (6.1%)
- 60 to 64: 430 (8.0%)
- 65 to 69: 549 (10.3%)
- 70 to 74: 580 (10.8%)
- 75 to 79: 434 (8.1%)
- 80 to 84: 278 (5.2%)
- 85 and over: 163 (3.0%)
- Median age (years): 56.4
- 16 years and over: 4,545 (84.9%)
- 18 years and over: 4,432 (82.8%)
- 21 years and over: 4,295 (80.2%)
- 62 and over: 2,284 (42.7%)
- 65 and over: 2,004 (37.4%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 4,244 (79.3%)
- Black or African American: 63 (1.2%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 85 (1.6%)
- Asian: 46 (0.9%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 21 (0.4%)
- Some other race: 266 (5.0%)
- Two or more races: 630 (11.8%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 969 (18.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- English only: 4,677 (92.7%)
- Language other than English: 371 (7.3%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 81 (1.6%)
- Spanish: 305 (6.0%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 81 (1.6%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 2,141
- Employed: 2,029
- Unemployed: 112
- Unemployment rate: 5.2%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2024)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 607 (31.9%)
- Service: 453 (23.8%)
- Sales & office: 545 (28.6%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 171 (9.0%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 127 (6.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Workforce (by industry)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 25 (1.3%)
- Construction: 86 (4.5%)
- Manufacturing: 55 (2.9%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 172 (9.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 258 (13.6%)
- Information: 63 (3.3%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 102 (5.4%)
- Professional, scientific, managem
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 25 (1.3%)
- Construction: 86 (4.5%)
- Manufacturing: 55 (2.9%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 172 (9.0%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 258 (13.6%)
- Information: 63 (3.3%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 102 (5.4%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 153 (8.0%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 470 (24.7%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 325 (17.1%)
- Other services (except public administration): 57 (3.0%)
- Public administration: 137 (7.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
27.3 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Income & poverty
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $48,854
- Median family income: $67,760
- Per capita income: $30,646
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 14.2%
- Families: 8.0%
- Children (under 18): 9.3%
- Seniors (65+): 7.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Benson education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 189 (4.6%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 290 (7.1%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,351 (33.0%)
- Some college (no degree): 900 (22.0%)
- Associate’s degree: 349 (8.5%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 825 (20.2%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 187 (4.6%)
- High school graduate or higher: 3,612 (88.3%)
- Bachelor
- Less than 9th grade: 189 (4.6%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 290 (7.1%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,351 (33.0%)
- Some college (no degree): 900 (22.0%)
- Associate’s degree: 349 (8.5%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 825 (20.2%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 187 (4.6%)
- High school graduate or higher: 3,612 (88.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 1,012 (24.7%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 73
- Kindergarten: 29
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 476
- High school (grades 9-12): 196
- College or graduate school: 145
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Benson housing, real estate & development
Housing units
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 3,114
- Occupied housing units: 2,579 (82.8%)
- Vacant housing units: 535 (17.2%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 2.9%
- Rental vacancy rate: 11.2%
- Owner-occupied: 1,788 (69.3%)
- Renter-occupied: 791 (30.7%)
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020)
Housing affordability
Available properties & development assistance
Housing affordability
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $155,000
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,139*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 86 (30.1%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $885
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 295 (56.2%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2019-2023)
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
Available properties & development assistance
- Commercial property (for sale)
- Commercial property (lease)
- Land for sale
- Housing market
- Homes for sale
- Rentals (residential)
- Real estate agents
- Commercial real estate brokers
- Benson Economic Development Center
- Building department
- Planning & zoning department
- Zoning regulations & maps
- Online building permit application
Transportation & shipping
Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets
Trucking & shipping services
Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets
Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets
Airports & rail
Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets
Airports & rail
Commercial airports
General aviation
Rail
Utilities & telecommunications
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity
Natural gas, water, wastewater
Telecom
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater
Financial services
Banks & credit unions in Benson
Lodging & meeting space
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