Benson, NC
Living in Benson
Bikeability29
Walkability16
Commute55
Public Transit44
Affordability97
Public Safety94
Airports29
Hospitals64
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.7kPopulation+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
$36kMedian 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
$111kMedian Home Value-$5.7k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$581Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson, NC
Dream Big Christian Academy K-12
8 miles, SW
Cape Fear Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Faith Education Academy
9 miles, SW
Falcon Christian Academy
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Benson, NC
Heritage Bible College
9 miles, SW
Campbell University
11 miles, W
Methodist University
26 miles, SW
Shaw University
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson, NC
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
8 miles, SW
Good Hope Hospital, Inc
8 miles, SW
Johnston Health
15 miles, NE
Strategic Behavorial Center-Garner
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benson, NC
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
33 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
37 miles, N
Albert J Ellis Airport
65 miles, SE
Pitt-Greenville Airport
67 miles, E