Benson, NC

Living in Benson

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 16
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 37
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Schools 2
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Residents

3.7k Population +481 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black38%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate24%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation4%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value -$5.7k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$581 Median Monthly Rent +$258 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas8%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas26%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benson

United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Johnston County5

Property Crime in Benson

United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Johnston County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 1
Feb 45 3 0
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 6 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 45 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benson, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Benson, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Benson, NC

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Campbell University
11 miles, W
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Methodist University
26 miles, SW
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Shaw University
27 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benson, NC

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Johnston Health
15 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Benson, NC

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Albert J Ellis Airport
65 miles, SE
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