Benson town, North Carolina demographics and economy
Census American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates for Benson town, North Carolina.
Population
4,144
Median HH Income
$65,614
Median Home Value
$176,000
Median Age
35.0
Workforce
Unemployment rate
9.8%
184 unemployed of 1,887 in labor force
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
of population age 25+ (2,885 total)
Below poverty line
32.9%
1,333 of 4,054 surveyed
Housing & cost of living
Median home value
$176,000
owner-occupied housing units
Median gross rent
$978/mo
renter-occupied units, all bedrooms
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