Benson, AZ Profile
Benson, AZ, population 5,144, is located
in Arizona's Cochise county,
about 41.0 miles from Tucson and 129.2 miles from Chandler.
Through the 90's Benson's population has grown by about 23%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Benson has grown by about 5%. Since 2005 Benson's population has grown by about 5%.
Benson's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Arizona's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Benson tend to be much lower than Arizona's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 89% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 9% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 8.00% | | 20 to 40: | 8.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,730 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,705 | -0.53% |
| 2002 | 4,709 | 0.09% |
| 2003 | 4,847 | 2.93% |
| 2004 | 4,882 | 0.72% |
| 2005 | 4,910 | 0.57% |
| 2006 | 4,848 | -1.26% |
| 2007 | 4,949 | 2.08% |
| 2008 | 4,969 | 0.40% |
| 2009 | 5,144 | 3.52% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,289 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2003 | 83 |
| 2004 | 219 |
| 2005 | 138 |
| 2006 | 215 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 200 |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,263 |
| 2002 | 3,533 |
| 2003 | 4,292 |
| 2004 | 4,142 |
| 2005 | 4,728 |
| 2006 | 4,802 |
| 2007 | 4,885 |
| 2008 | 3,083 |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
17 |
117 |
25 |
| 2002 |
30 |
125 |
22 |
| 2003 |
42 |
146 |
19 |
| 2004 |
35 |
145 |
28 |
| 2005 |
57 |
157 |
26 |
| 2006 |
55 |
163 |
28 |
| 2007 |
50 |
157 |
33 |
| 2008 |
48 |
98 |
8 |
| 2009 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 3,585 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8.5 Square Miles |
