Benson, PA Demographics

A map of Benson's Population by Race

Benson, Pennsylvania had a population of 187 in 2020. It was 92.5% White, 0.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is the 1682nd 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

173 residents of Benson identify as White, or 92.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Benson larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is ranked #781 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Benson is more White than neighboring Hooversville (92.4% White), Riverside (91.5% White), and Ferndale (88% White). Benson is less White than neighboring Davidsville (97.5% White), and Jerome (96.7% White).

Benson's Black Population

0 residents of Benson identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is ranked #1527 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Benson is less Black than neighboring Jerome (0.3% Black), Hooversville (0.2% Black), Riverside (1.9% Black), and Ferndale (3.7% Black).

Benson's Asian Population

2 residents of Benson identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is ranked #535 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Benson is more Asian than neighboring Davidsville (0% Asian), Jerome (0.2% Asian), Hooversville (0% Asian), Riverside (0.3% Asian), and Ferndale (0.1% Asian).

Benson's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Benson identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is ranked #818 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Benson is more Hispanic than neighboring Davidsville (1% Hispanic), Jerome (0.6% Hispanic), Hooversville (0.6% Hispanic), and Riverside (1.9% Hispanic). Benson is less Hispanic than neighboring Ferndale (3% Hispanic).

Benson's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Benson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Benson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Davidsville (0.2% Native American/Other), Jerome (0% Native American/Other), Hooversville (0.2% Native American/Other), Riverside (0.9% Native American/Other), and Ferndale (0.3% Native American/Other).

Benson's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Benson identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Benson is ranked #1266 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Benson is more Multiracial than neighboring Davidsville (1.4% Multiracial), and Jerome (2.1% Multiracial). Benson is less Multiracial than neighboring Hooversville (6.7% Multiracial), Riverside (3.4% Multiracial), and Ferndale (5% Multiracial).

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