Benwood, West Virginia is a small town located in Marshall County of the state. It has a population of 1,713 according to the latest census and its population density is 576 people per square mile. Benwood is situated along the Ohio River and provides scenic views for visitors and locals alike.
Businesses in Benwood include Subway, Family Dollar, Taco Bell, Dollar General, Peking Chinese Restaurant, Pizza Hut and more. There are also several restaurants that offer delicious foods including Italian food at La Famiglia Pizzeria & Ristorante and Mexican food at El Mariachi Mexican Grill & Cafe.
There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to take part in near Benwood such as fishing on the Ohio River, camping on nearby beaches or hiking trails at Tomlinson Run State Park. Sports enthusiasts can take part in local sporting events at Marshall County Public Schools or attend football games played by the Wheeling Central Catholic High School Maroon Knights Football Team. Other organizations active in the area include community groups such as Benwood Community Action Group which organizes different programs to help promote education and health among members of the community.
The population in Benwood (zip 26031) is 1,713. There are 626 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benwood (zip 26031) is 51.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benwood (zip 26031) is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benwood (zip 26031)
- 37.1% are married
- 17.2% are divorced
- 15.7% are married with children
- 21.2% have children, but are single
Race in Benwood (zip 26031)
- 92.3% are White
- 5.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander