Benson, NC is a small town located in Johnston County with a population of 3,871 and a population density of 1,442 people per square mile. Benson is home to many local businesses where you can find almost anything you need. Some of these include Bennett’s Grocery Store, Benson Tire & Auto Service, and Nathan’s Drug Store. Benson also offers its residents year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at the Silver Lake Golf Course and swimming at the town pool. Residents can also enjoy various cultural events hosted by organizations like the Benson Historical Society and the Benson Little Theater. Every year, students from schools in the area come together for community sporting events such as basketball games or track meets.
The population in Benson is 3,871. There are 1,387 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benson is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benson is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benson
- 50.4% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 17.2% are married with children
- 30.0% have children, but are single
Race in Benson
- 57.1% are White
- 7.9% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 32.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander