Benson Authority

Benson is a middle-income small town of 4,282.

Benson, North Carolina

Benson is a North Carolina town in Harnett County, North Carolina, home to 4,282 residents. Households here earn a median of $67,102.

Definition and scope

Benson is a chartered municipality within Harnett County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7 and is part of the Anderson Creek, NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Benson has approximately 4,282 residents. The median age is 35.6 years. Roughly 55% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $279,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 61.6%
• Black or African American: 18.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Benson is $67,102. Poverty rate stands at 14.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 29.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Benson:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

C A G Farms Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Johnston County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Selma, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 174 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.