Bensley, VA is a small town located in the state of Virginia with a population of 5,945. It has a population density of 2,368 people per square mile which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in Bensley range from eateries such as The Junction and Sheila's Cafe to stores such as Bensley Market and Peach Tree Jewelers. There are numerous year-round outdoor activities to enjoy in the area such as hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and golfing at nearby courses like Piney Branch Golf Course or Red Wing Lake Golf Course. Other organizations that are active in Bensley are various church groups and non-profits such as the Bensley Community Center which offers educational programs throughout the year. Lastly, local sporting events include softball games in the summer, basketball tournaments at schools like Thomas Jefferson High School during the winter months and soccer matches on weekends held at various parks in town.
The population in Bensley is 5,945. There are 2,069 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bensley is 32.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bensley is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bensley
- 31.7% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 30.7% have children, but are single
Race in Bensley
- 32.0% are White
- 23.4% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 39.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander