Benson, Arizona
Benson: city in Arizona
About
Benson is a city located in the county of Cochise in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,105. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,890 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Benson
| Population | 4,890 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| County | Cochise County |
| Postal code | 85602 |
| Phone Area Codes | 520 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.12% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.88% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.9679,-110.2945 |
| Altitude | 3,586 feet / 1093 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:00:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
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Geography
Benson is located at 31°58'4"N 110°17'40"W (31.9678600, -110.2945200).
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Weather
47°F
Mostly Clear
2 to 10 mph SW
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Benson decreased by 4.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,105 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,186 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,132 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,040 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,951 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,909 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,863 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,839 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,859 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,880 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,890 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 42,571 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,709 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,499 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,840 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 33.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 92.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,876 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
Benson zip code is 85602.
County name: Cochise, County
fips: 04003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $105,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,069 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $371 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $814 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,606 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,908 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 104,197 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 515,015 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,066 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,653 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,637 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,784 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 822 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 594 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,325 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,521 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,024.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 34.99 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,017 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $540 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $865 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,607 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,754 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,683 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,290 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,304 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,636 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,130 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 559 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 292 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 203 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 504 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 790.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.19 |
Services and Civic Places in Benson
1Benson City Hall
Rating: 3.7 (6)
120 W 6th St, Benson, AZ 85602, United States View details
Phone: +15205862245 | Website available
2Benson Town Govt Utilities
Rating: 5 (1)
120 W 6th St, Benson, AZ 85602, United States View details
Phone: +15205869454
3L'accueil périscolaire
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Phone: +33251092121 | Website available
People born in Benson (1)
American actor Nick Gomez was born in Benson
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Benson, AZ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104425 | Cochise County Community College District | Sierra Vista (AZ) | 85635-2317 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Benson, AZ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN | Benson | 105 E. 4th Street | RAIL |
| TUS | Tucson | 400 North Toole Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Benson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Post Office | Benson (AZ) | 85602 |
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Other cities in Cochise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cochise County , AZ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 43,948 | A city in Cochise County, Arizona. |
| Douglas | 16,458 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Bisbee | 5,154 | City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Willcox | 3,508 | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States |
| Whetstone | 2,617 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Pirtleville | 1,744 | Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona |
| Huachuca City | 1,734 | Town of the United States |
| Tombstone | 1,310 | City in Arizona, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Benson distances to largest Arizona cities