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Asset inventory

Benson, Arizona

Learn more about Benson's people, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business services!


A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors

Benson community assets

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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:  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:  4,290

 (86.7%)

Language other than English:  659 

(13.3%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  144  (2.9%)

Spanish:  547 (11.1%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  88  (1.8%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

  • Civilian labor force:  2,106
  • Employed:  2,015
  • Unemployed:  91
  • Unemployment rate:  4.3%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2022)

Workforce (by occupation)

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

  • Management, business, science & arts:  638  (33.4%)
  • Service:  426  (22.3%)
  • Sales & office:  661  (34.6%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  37  (1.9%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving:  151  (7.9%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Workforce (by industry)

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  0  (0.0%)
  • Construction:  45  (2.4%)
  • Manufacturing:  119  (6.2%)
  • Wholesale trade:  0  (0.0%)
  • Retail trade:  311  (​16.3%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  247  (12.9%)
  • Information:  68  (3.6%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  126  (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, manage

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  0  (0.0%)
  • Construction:  45  (2.4%)
  • Manufacturing:  119  (6.2%)
  • Wholesale trade:  0  (0.0%)
  • Retail trade:  311  (​16.3%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  247  (12.9%)
  • Information:  68  (3.6%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  126  (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  164  (8.6%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  366  (19.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  308  (16.1%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  47  (2.5%)
  • Public administration:  112  (5.9%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

27.9 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Income & poverty

Income

Poverty

Poverty

  • Median household income:  $45,972
  • Median family income:  $64,063
  • Per capita income:  $26,045


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  14.0%
  • Families:  8.7%
  • Children (under 18):  6.1%
  • Seniors (65+):  8.7%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Benson education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  206  (5.4%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  270  (7.0%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  1,183  (30.8%)
  • Some college (no degree):  945  (24.6%)
  • Associate’s degree:  336  (8.8%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  764  (19.9%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  135  (3.5%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  3,363  (87.6%)
  • Bachelor

  • Less than 9th grade:  206  (5.4%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  270  (7.0%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  1,183  (30.8%)
  • Some college (no degree):  945  (24.6%)
  • Associate’s degree:  336  (8.8%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  764  (19.9%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  135  (3.5%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  3,363  (87.6%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  899  (23.4%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool:  53
  • Kindergarten:  15
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  469
  • High school (grades 9-12):  297
  • College or graduate school:  197


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Benson Unified School District
  • St. David Unified School District

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Cochise College (Benson Center)

Health care

Providers

  • Benson Hospital
  • Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life

  • Cost of living
  • Weather & climate
  • Events, attractions & activities
  • Kartchner Caverns 
  • Library
  • Golf
  • Restaurants 

Benson housing & real estate

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:  $114,400
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,167*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  139  (23.2%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $731
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  415  (62.6%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

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

 

  • Building department
  • Planning & zoning department
  • Zoning regulations & maps
  • Online building permit application


  • GIS maps (parcel, subdivision plats & surveys, tax lien)
  • Parcel inquiry

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

  • Tucson (46 mi)
  • ​Phoenix (160 mi)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports & rail

Distance & routes from Benson to major metro markets

Airports & rail

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (70 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (184 mi)


General aviation

  • Benson Municipal Airport


Rail

  • Amtrak
  • Union Pacific Railroad
  • San Pedro Valley Railroad

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity

  • Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC)


Natural gas, water, wastewater

  • Benson Municipal

Telecom

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

  • CenturyLink
  • Cox
  • Business internet service providers in Benson

Financial services

Banks & credit unions in Benson

  • National Bank of Arizona
  • WaFd Bank
  • American Southwest Credit Union
  • Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union

Lodging & meeting space

  • Hotels & motels
  • Meeting venues

Map

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  • Cochise County
  • Benson
  • Bisbee
  • Douglas
  • Huachuca City
  • Sierra Vista
  • Tombstone
  • Willcox
  • Bowie
  • Elfrida
  • Mescal
  • Miracle Valley
  • Naco
  • Pirtleville
  • St David
  • Sierra Vista Southeast
  • Whetstone
  • SAEDG
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Terms of Use