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2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Benson, NC vs Portsmouth, VA

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- Household income in Portsmouth, is 3% more than it is in Benson and is 28% below the National Average.
- Benson unemployment rate is 4.1%.
- Portsmouth unemployment rate is 8.5%.
 Benson, NCPortsmouth, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$21,253  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$54,020$69,021
Family Median Income 6298085028
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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews
B · Benson, NC
Benson NC " The Center of No Attraction "
Over 3 years ago

Benson is located at the crossroads of 95 and 40 which should be a bustling location full of life, progress, dining and entertainment. Unfortunately Benson has been  More

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lakeisha · Clayton, NC
warning to minorities
Over 16 years ago

If you don't meet a certain salary range and stay in a certain neighborhood your child may be named a low income, low achiever with low test scores. Seriously,they are  More

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Reviews for Portsmouth    4 Reviews
Brenda L. · Portsmouth, VA
answer to question about paper mills
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Westhaven neighborhood in Portsmouth for 23 yrs. I have never smelled a paper mill in Portsmouth. I grew up in MA about a mile from one, so I know what  More

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harry · Portsmouth, VA
location
Over 15 years ago

Housing not always  More

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Audrey · Fort Myers, FL
Question: Are there any paper mills in the Portsmo
Over 17 years ago

Does anyone living near Portsmouth, VA smell a paper  More

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