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Benson, Arizona
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A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
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
Higher Ed
K-12 schools
K-12 schools
Health care
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
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
Map
A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors
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