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Benson, NC

Town in Johnston County, North Carolina.

Population

4,282

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,432

ZIP codes

0

Benson and its ZIP codes

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Benson at a glance

  • Benson is about 6.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,102 a year, 7% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,800 (3% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,097 a month.

Local data for Benson, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Benson, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,102

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$279,800

Median rent

$1,097/mo

Homeownership

54.6%

Bachelor's or higher

29.5%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (535), German Americans (280), Irish Americans (145).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnston County. PPP loans are for Benson.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,109

65,551 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,335

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.45B

FY 2026, $6,730 per person

Johnston County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Benson, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Benson, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

761

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

489

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 32°F

50.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Benson, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.0%

U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.6%

U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts

Cities near Benson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DunnCity6.2 mi7.1
CoatsTown7.2 mi1.5
Four OaksTown8.7 mi2.8
ErwinTown9 mi4.3
Plain ViewCensus-designated place9.5 mi16.7
Buies CreekCensus-designated place11 mi3
Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place13 mi7.8
AngierTown14 mi4.6
GodwinTown14 mi0.7
BunnlevelCensus-designated place14 mi7.6
Newton GroveTown14 mi3.1
FalconTown14 mi1.4
LindenTown14 mi0.5
SmithfieldTown15 mi12.7
LillingtonTown15 mi7.7
Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place17 mi4.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Benson, NC in?
Benson is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Benson, NC?
About 4,282 people live in Benson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Benson?
Nearby places include Dunn (6.2 mi), Coats (7.2 mi), Four Oaks (8.7 mi), Erwin (9 mi), Plain View (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023