Benson
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina
Benson is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with 3,967 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dunn, 6.6 miles SW.
- 3,967residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 1,255 / sq mipopulation density
- 27504ZIP code
About Benson
Benson is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, near the intersection of Interstates 95 and 40. Benson celebrates Mule Days on the fourth Saturday of September, a festival that attracts over 60,000 people each year. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,967.
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Living in Benson
- Median household income
- $67,102
- Median home value
- $279,800
- Median rent
- $1,097/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Benson had 3,967 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,967 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,255 per sq mi (484 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,967 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.16 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3872° N, 78.5407° W |
| ZIP code | 27504 |
| Official website | townofbenson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3705040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benson
- Dunn6.6 mi SW
- Coats7.3 mi W
- Four Oaks8.0 mi NE
- Erwin8.7 mi SW
- Plain View10.0 mi S
- Buies Creek11.5 mi W
- Spivey's Corner13.5 mi S
- Bunnlevel13.5 mi SW
- Newton Grove14.1 mi SE
- Angier14.1 mi NW
- Smithfield14.2 mi NE
- Godwin14.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benson
What county is Benson in?
Benson is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Benson, NC?
3,967 people lived in Benson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benson, NC?
The ZIP code of Benson is 27504.
What is the elevation of Benson?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benson?
Dunn (6.6 mi), Coats (7.3 mi), Four Oaks (8.0 mi), Erwin (8.7 mi), Plain View (10.0 mi).
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