Benson, Pennsylvania
Benson: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Benson is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 191 and a population density of 546 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Benson
| Population : | 184 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Area : | 0.35 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:52:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 526 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benson is located at 40°12'30"N 78°55'40"W (40.2084100, -78.9278000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benson decreased by 3.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 199 | 4.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 198 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 196 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 194 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 192 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 190 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 188 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 187 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 186 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 184 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,394 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,587 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,659 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,594 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 98.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 97.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 765 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $140,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,207 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $492 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $890 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,403 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,643 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,721 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 150,260 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,301 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,715 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,623 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 813 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 536 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 118 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 761 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 80 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 644 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 994.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.66 |
Schools in Benson
College & universities near Benson, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212975 | Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown (PA) | 15905-3092 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benson, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
Post offices near Benson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hollsoppl Post Office | Hollsopple (PA) | 15935 |
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- Benson , New York town in New York State with a population of 169 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 6,115 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Somerset | 5,817 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Windber | 3,789 | Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Forward | 3,018 | Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Glade | 2,143 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Meyersdale | 2,087 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Berlin | 1,931 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Randolph | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Kimmel | 1,537 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Friedens | 1,523 | Census designated place |
| Huston | 1,352 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Boswell | 1,180 | Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Davidsville | 1,130 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 985 | Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Paint | 930 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rockwood | 815 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
