Benson, Arizona is a small town located in Cochise County and is home to 5,252 people. It has a population density of 117.44 people per square mile which is higher than the US Population Density of 93.29 people per square mile. Benson is known as \"The Gateway to Kartchner Caverns State Park\" and it offers plenty of activities for visitors and locals alike. Popular local businesses in the area include Gallagher’s Irish Pub, Black Bear Diner, KFC, Walmart Supercenter, and more. There are also several year-round outdoor activities such as camping at Kartchner Caverns State Park, hiking in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, golfing at San Pedro Golf Course or shooting at Tombstone Livery & Hardware. Benson also has several demographic organizations such as Benson Chamber Of Commerce and Benson Historical Society that promote local events and help to keep the community connected. In addition to these activities there are various sporting events held nearby like annual Rodeos in Willcox or racing events at Southern Arizona Speedway Park which offer entertainment for all ages.
The population in Benson is 5,252. There are 126 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benson is 48.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benson is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benson
- 42.5% are married
- 18.3% are divorced
- 22.1% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Benson
- 73.7% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 23.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander