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Benson, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Population
157
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
0
Benson and its ZIP codes
Benson at a glance
- Benson is 53% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Benson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Benson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.6 |
| HooversvilleBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PaintBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Scalp LevelBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| BoswellBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WindberBorough | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| FerndaleBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| LorainBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GeistownBorough | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| StoystownBorough | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benson, PA in?
- Benson is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Benson, PA?
- About 157 people live in Benson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benson?
- Nearby places include Davidsville (2.1 mi), Jerome (3 mi), Hooversville (3.8 mi), Paint (5.1 mi), Scalp Level (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023