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Benjamin, UT
Census-designated place in Utah County, Utah.
Population
864
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
0
Benjamin and its ZIP codes
Benjamin at a glance
- Benjamin is about 2.5 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,632, 27% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $687,500 (40% above Utah) and median rent is $1,401 a month.
Local data for Benjamin, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benjamin, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,632
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$687,500
Median rent
$1,401/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
26.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (138), Swedish Americans (108), Greek Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Benjamin.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
How people get to work
Benjamin, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled23.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benjamin, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benjamin, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Benjamin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.9 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| PaysonCity | 4.1 mi | 13.2 |
| SalemCity | 4.6 mi | 12.1 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 5.4 mi | 17.8 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 10.6 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 6.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 6.8 mi | 2.6 |
| SpringvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 14.5 |
| GenolaTown | 8.2 mi | 13.8 |
| SantaquinCity | 8.5 mi | 10.5 |
| MapletonCity | 8.7 mi | 13.3 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ProvoCity | 13 mi | 41.9 |
| GoshenTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benjamin, UT in?
- Benjamin is in Utah County, Utah.
- What is the population of Benjamin, UT?
- About 864 people live in Benjamin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benjamin?
- Nearby places include Lake Shore (3.3 mi), Palmyra (3.6 mi), Payson (4.1 mi), Salem (4.6 mi), Spanish Fork (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023