Bensville, MD Demographics

A map of Bensville's Population by Race

Bensville, Maryland had a population of 15,288 in 2020. It was 25.9% White, 55.7% Black, 4.8% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bensville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is the 94th 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).

Bensville's White Population

3,957 residents of Bensville identify as White, or 25.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Bensville considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is ranked #442 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bensville is more White than neighboring Accokeek (14.3% White), Bryans Road (19.2% White), and Waldorf (17.9% White). Bensville is less White than neighboring Pomfret (31.3% White), and La Plata (51.8% White).

Bensville's Black Population

8,521 residents of Bensville identify as Black, or 55.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bensville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bensville is more Black than neighboring Pomfret (47.5% Black), and La Plata (31.5% Black). Bensville is less Black than neighboring Accokeek (67.1% Black), Bryans Road (61.8% Black), and Waldorf (62.9% Black).

Bensville's Asian Population

731 residents of Bensville identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bensville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is ranked #122 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bensville is more Asian than neighboring Pomfret (0.2% Asian), Accokeek (4.7% Asian), Bryans Road (3.6% Asian), Waldorf (4.1% Asian), and La Plata (4% Asian).

Bensville's Hispanic Population

943 residents of Bensville identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bensville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is ranked #227 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bensville is more Hispanic than neighboring La Plata (5.6% Hispanic). Bensville is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomfret (7% Hispanic), Accokeek (8% Hispanic), Bryans Road (8.6% Hispanic), and Waldorf (8.4% Hispanic).

Bensville's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Bensville 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 Bensville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bensville is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Plata (0.7% Native American/Other). Bensville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomfret (7% Native American/Other), Accokeek (1.1% Native American/Other), Bryans Road (1.5% Native American/Other), and Waldorf (1.3% Native American/Other).

Bensville's Multiracial Population

988 residents of Bensville identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bensville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bensville is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bensville is more Multiracial than neighboring Accokeek (4.8% Multiracial), Bryans Road (5.3% Multiracial), Waldorf (5.5% Multiracial), and La Plata (6.3% Multiracial). Bensville is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomfret (7% Multiracial).

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