Benson, AZ Demographics
A map of Benson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,887 | 72.6% |
Hispanic | 969 | 18.1% |
Multiracial | 314 | 5.9% |
Native American/Other | 85 | 1.6% |
Black | 57 | 1.1% |
Asian | 43 | 0.8% |
Benson, Arizona had a population of 5,355 in 2020. It was 72.6% White, 1.1% Black, 0.8% Asian, 18.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Benson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is the 90th 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).
Benson's White Population
3,887 residents of Benson identify as White, or 72.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Benson larger than the White share of the population of Arizona (53.4% White). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is ranked #167 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Benson is more White than neighboring Huachuca City (62.8% White). Benson is less White than neighboring St. David (82.7% White), Mescal (74.4% White), J-Six Ranchettes (75.1% White), and Whetstone (76.4% White).
Benson's Black Population
57 residents of Benson identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Arizona (4.4% Black). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Benson is more Black than neighboring St. David (0.2% Black), Mescal (0.6% Black), and J-Six Ranchettes (0.2% Black). Benson is less Black than neighboring Whetstone (1.4% Black), and Huachuca City (2.9% Black).
Benson's Asian Population
43 residents of Benson identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arizona (3.5% Asian). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is ranked #132 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Benson is more Asian than neighboring St. David (0.5% Asian), Mescal (0.3% Asian), and J-Six Ranchettes (0.3% Asian). Benson is less Asian than neighboring Whetstone (1% Asian), and Huachuca City (1.9% Asian).
Benson's Hispanic Population
969 residents of Benson identify as Hispanic, or 18.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benson less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arizona (30.7% Hispanic). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is ranked #172 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Benson is more Hispanic than neighboring St. David (11.7% Hispanic), Mescal (13.9% Hispanic), J-Six Ranchettes (16.2% Hispanic), and Whetstone (15.7% Hispanic). Benson is less Hispanic than neighboring Huachuca City (24.5% Hispanic).
Benson's Native American/Other Population
85 residents of Benson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is ranked #277 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Benson is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. David (0.9% Native American/Other). Benson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mescal (2.2% Native American/Other), J-Six Ranchettes (1.9% Native American/Other), Whetstone (1.7% Native American/Other), and Huachuca City (1.7% Native American/Other).
Benson's Multiracial Population
314 residents of Benson identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arizona (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 467 places in Arizona, Benson is ranked #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Benson is more Multiracial than neighboring St. David (4.1% Multiracial), and Whetstone (3.8% Multiracial). Benson is less Multiracial than neighboring Mescal (8.6% Multiracial), J-Six Ranchettes (6.3% Multiracial), and Huachuca City (6.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.