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Benson, NC
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Population: 3,871
Home Price: $119,400
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Overview
Benson is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 3,871. Benson has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.6 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Benson, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,253
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,669
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
33.4%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
36.1
43.3
42.3
Gender
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Male
41.5%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
58.5%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Benson
North Carolina
United States
White
38.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
47.2%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
14.7%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$119,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$682
$801
Family Households
35.7%
35.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.0%
42.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.7%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
52.3%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Benson
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.0%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.5%
26.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.6%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.9%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
31.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
35.8%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
7.8
3.0
Rape
102.5
49.1
38.0
Robbery
128.2
72.2
40.7
Assault
564.0
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Benson
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
1307.4
751.0
336.1
Theft
3486.3
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
333.2
184.7
167.1
Arson
25.6
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Benson, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
wine
desser
beer
nutrition
pizza
low carb
yogurt
cheesecake
cafe
burgers
restaurants
ice cream
vegan
mexican
bbq
drinks
bread
delicious
country music
football
hs football
player development
soccer
softball
bodybuilding
nascar
athletic
coaching
wrestling
cricket
nfl
basketball
tennis
outdoors
athletics
gaming
athletes
baseball
artifacts
collection
artistillustrator
cover art
craft
storytelling
posters
creativity
road trips
fishing
bodybuilding
nascar
hunting
anime
niche
books
gameplay videos
scifi
outdoors
gaming
online retailer
films
warner bros
sports
marketing
storytelling
television
hollywood
comedy
gaming
tv
fire pit
summer
space
sports
fishing
mountain
beach
hunting
patio
#jjsummerswag
browse our
preorders
walmart
gift card
furniture
packaged
shipping
gift cards
tees
bulk
shelves
checkout
groceries
cafe
restaurants
pickup
starbucks
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