Benson is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 3,003 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Benson is the 244th largest community in North Carolina.

Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Benson is neither predominently one or the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Benson is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Benson who work in office and administrative support jobs (13.02%), sales jobs (11.86%), and teaching (8.17%).

As is often the case in a small town, Benson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Benson Information and Demographics

The education level of Benson citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 15.27% of adults 25 and older in Benson have a college degree.

The per capita income in Benson in 2000 was $14,350, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $57,400 for a family of four.

Benson is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Benson home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Benson is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Benson include English, German, Irish, Scotch-Irish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Benson is English. Some people also speak Spanish.