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Benson, Arizona
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A service of Cochise County (economic development)
People of Benson, Arizona
Population
Population
Population
- 2020: 5,355
- 2025: 5,288
- 2035: 5,550
- 2045: 5,870
- 2055: 6,291
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)
Age groups
Population
Population
- Under 5: 255 (5.3%)
- 5 to 9: 207 (4.3%)
- 10 to 14: 294 (6.1%)
- 15 to 19: 244 (5.0%)
- 20 to 24: 201 (4.1%)
- 25 to 34: 381 (7.8%)
- 35 to 44: 665 (13.7%)
- 45 to 54: 354 (7.3%)
- 55 to 59: 365 (7.5%)
- 60 to 64: 325 (6.7%)
- 65 to 74: 839 (17.3%)
- 75 to 84: 497 (10.2%)
- 85 and over: 230 (4.7%)
- Median age (years): 50.5
- Under 18 years: 942 (19.
- Under 5: 255 (5.3%)
- 5 to 9: 207 (4.3%)
- 10 to 14: 294 (6.1%)
- 15 to 19: 244 (5.0%)
- 20 to 24: 201 (4.1%)
- 25 to 34: 381 (7.8%)
- 35 to 44: 665 (13.7%)
- 45 to 54: 354 (7.3%)
- 55 to 59: 365 (7.5%)
- 60 to 64: 325 (6.7%)
- 65 to 74: 839 (17.3%)
- 75 to 84: 497 (10.2%)
- 85 and over: 230 (4.7%)
- Median age (years): 50.5
- Under 18 years: 942 (19.4%)
- 16 years and over: 3,997 (82.3%)
- 18 years and over: 3,915 (80.6%)
- 21 years and over: 3,791 (78.1%)
- 62 and over: 1,720 (35.4%)
- 65 and over: 1,566 (32.2%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Race & ethnicity
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
- White: 4,125 (84.9%)
- Black or African American: 59 (1.2%)
- American Indian & Alaska Native: 110 (2.3%)
- Asian: 56 (1.2%)
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0 (0.0%)
- Some other race (including 2 or more races): 507 (10.5%)
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 1,048 (21.6%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
Language spoken at home
English only: 4,132
(89.8%)
Language other than English: 470
(10.2%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 140 (3.0%)
Spanish: 371 (8.1%)
- Speak English less than ‘very well’: 99 (2.2%)
Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Benson labor market & workforce
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Civilian labor force: 1,982
- Employed: 1,923
- Unemployed: 59
- Unemployment rate: 3.0%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)
Workforce (by occupation)
Labor force & unemployment
Labor force & unemployment
- Management, business, science & arts: 657 (36.1%)
- Service: 372 (20.4%)
- Sales & office: 610 (33.5%)
- Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 53 (2.9%)
- Production, transportation & material moving: 130 (7.1%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Workforce (by industry)
Labor force & unemployment
Workforce (by industry)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0 (0.0%)
- Construction: 41 (2.3%)
- Manufacturing: 85 (4.7%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 360 (19.8%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 298 (16.4%)
- Information: 0 (0.0%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 126 (6.9%)
- Professional, scientific, manageme
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0 (0.0%)
- Construction: 41 (2.3%)
- Manufacturing: 85 (4.7%)
- Wholesale trade: 0 (0.0%)
- Retail trade: 360 (19.8%)
- Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 298 (16.4%)
- Information: 0 (0.0%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 126 (6.9%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 126 (6.9%)
- Educational services, health care & social assistance: 446 (24.5%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 196 (10.8%)
- Other services (except public administration): 38 (2.1%)
- Public administration: 106 (5.8%)
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Income & poverty in Benson
Income
Poverty
Poverty
- Median household income: $42,120
- Median family income: $62,824
- Per capita income: $26,205
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Poverty
Poverty
Poverty
- People: 17.5%
- Families: 12.6%
- Children (under 18): 21.8%
- Seniors (65+): 11.6%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Benson education
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Less than 9th grade: 109 (3.0%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 272 (7.4%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,120 (30.6%)
- Some college (no degree): 904 (24.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 305 (8.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 824 (22.5%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 122 (3.3%)
- High school graduate or higher: 3,275 (89.6%)
- Bachelor
- Less than 9th grade: 109 (3.0%)
- 9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 272 (7.4%)
- High school graduate (includes equivalency): 1,120 (30.6%)
- Some college (no degree): 904 (24.7%)
- Associate’s degree: 305 (8.3%)
- Bachelor’s degree: 824 (22.5%)
- Graduate or professional degree: 122 (3.3%)
- High school graduate or higher: 3,275 (89.6%)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 946 (25.9%)
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
School enrollment
Educational attainment
Educational attainment
- Nursery school, preschool: 19
- Kindergarten: 47
- Elementary school (grades 1-8): 396
- High school (grades 9-12): 271
- College or graduate school: 203
Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
K-12
Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Higher Ed
Benson health care
Quality of life in Benson
Benson housing & real estate
Housing units & affordability
Units, occupancy & ownership
- Total housing units: 3,004
- Occupied housing units: 2,321 (77.3%)
- Vacant housing units: 683 (22.7%)
- Homeowner vacancy rate: 4.6%
- Rental vacancy rate: 3.5%
- Owner-occupied: 1,623 (69.9%)
- Renter-occupied: 698 (30.1%)
Cost & affordability
- Median home value: $108,100
- Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,257*
- Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 177 (26.6%)*
- Median gross monthly rent: $674
- Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 437 (64.5%)
*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
Available properties & development assistance
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
Average travel time to work (Benson residents)
Average travel time to work (Benson residents)
Commercial airports
General aviation
Rail
Average travel time to work (Benson residents)
Average travel time to work (Benson residents)
Average travel time to work (Benson residents)
- 24.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2016-2020)
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
