Benson, MD

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Living in Benson, MD: Quick Facts & Overview

Population: 13,852 residents (327 people per sq. mi.)
Average House Price: $550,216
Average Household Income: $157,500

Benson, MD is located in the state of Maryland. It is home to about 13,852 people, with around 327 residents living in every square mile.

If you want to buy a house in Benson, the average price is around $550,216. That makes local housing 22% higher than the Maryland average of $450,580, and 78% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in Benson earns about $157,500 a year. This income is 38% higher than the average family in Maryland ($114,054), and 100% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 13,852

Median Household Income $157,500

Median Home Value $550,216

Median Age 45.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income	$62,076
Labor Force Participation	59.9%
Unemployment Rate	1.2%
Average Commute Time	45.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate	98.0%
Median Rent	$2,315
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)	-
Total Housing Units	4,810

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

County	Harford
County FIPS	24025
Metro Area (CBSA)	Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Combined Area (CSA)	Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA
Population Density	326.8/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)	39.5054, -76.3864
Timezone	America/New_York
National Ranking	4
Incorporated	No

Household Structure

Average Family Size	3.18
Dual Income Families	58.8%

Marital Status

Married	61.4%
Never Married	24.8%
Divorced	10.9%
Widowed	2.9%

Gender

Male	49.6%
Female	50.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)	2.5%
Poverty Rate	4.3%

Key Population Groups

Veterans	6.1%
Disabled Population	9.0%
Limited English Proficiency	0.3%

All ZIP Codes in Benson

ZIP Code	Population	Median Household Income	Median Home Value
21047	13,852	$157,500	$550,216

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