Bensley, VA Demographics

A map of Bensley's Population by Race

Bensley, Virginia had a population of 5,971 in 2020. It was 28.0% White, 22.7% Black, 1.3% Asian, 44.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bensley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is the 184th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bensley's White Population

1,670 residents of Bensley identify as White, or 28.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Bensley considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is ranked #622 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bensley is more White than neighboring Meadowbrook (24.7% White), and Montrose (21.9% White). Bensley is less White than neighboring Bellwood (35.8% White), Richmond (42% White), and Chester (55.6% White).

Bensley's Black Population

1,358 residents of Bensley identify as Black, or 22.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bensley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is ranked #152 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bensley is less Black than neighboring Meadowbrook (39.7% Black), Bellwood (28.3% Black), Richmond (39.9% Black), Chester (24.1% Black), and Montrose (68.1% Black).

Bensley's Asian Population

80 residents of Bensley identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bensley slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is ranked #259 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bensley is more Asian than neighboring Montrose (0.9% Asian). Bensley is less Asian than neighboring Meadowbrook (3.7% Asian), Bellwood (2.7% Asian), Richmond (2.7% Asian), and Chester (2.1% Asian).

Bensley's Hispanic Population

2,661 residents of Bensley identify as Hispanic, or 44.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bensley considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is ranked #10 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bensley is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowbrook (27.4% Hispanic), Bellwood (28.5% Hispanic), Richmond (10.5% Hispanic), Chester (13% Hispanic), and Montrose (4.7% Hispanic).

Bensley's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Bensley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bensley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bensley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond (0.8% Native American/Other). Bensley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meadowbrook (1.1% Native American/Other), and Montrose (1.1% Native American/Other).

Bensley's Multiracial Population

142 residents of Bensley identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bensley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Bensley is ranked #557 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bensley is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadowbrook (3.5% Multiracial), Bellwood (3.7% Multiracial), Richmond (4% Multiracial), Chester (4.2% Multiracial), and Montrose (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.