Benbow, CA is a small rural town located in northern California. With a population of 199 people as of 2020, the population density is 31 people per square mile. Compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile, Benbow offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. Local businesses in Benbow include the Benbow Inn, a historic hotel that dates back to 1926; Redwood Coast Outfitters, an outdoor apparel shop; and Ruby Jewel Dairy & Creamery, which produces artisanal cheeses and dairy products. Year-round outdoor activities in Benbow include fishing in the Eel River or Richardson’s Grove State Park, hiking in nearby Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, and camping at Van Duzen County Park. Other organizations in Benbow include the Old Mill World Museum & Gardens and the Benbow Historical Society. Local sporting events include baseball games at Humboldt County Fairgrounds Ballpark and disc golf tournaments at Six Rivers Disc Golf Course.
The population in Benbow is 199. There are 41 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benbow is 63.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benbow is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benbow
- 57.8% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 16.8% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Benbow
- 92.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander