This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
Benson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona
Benson, Arizona
ASSET INVENTORY
Population Estimates and Projections
2017: 4,994
2020: 5,309
2030: 5,962
2040: 6,629
2050: 7,482
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Age Groups
Under 5: 4.9%
5 to 9: 4.8%
10 to 14: 5.0%
15 to 19: 5.2%
20 to 24: 4.3%
25 to 29: 4.8%
30 to 34: 4.7%
35 to 39: 4.2%
40 to 44: 3.9%
45 to 49: 5.6%
50 to 54: 6.1%
55 to 59: 7.4%
60 to 64: 8.0%
65 to 69: 8.8%
70 to 74: 8.0%
75 to 79: 5.8%
80 to 84: 4.6%
85 and over: 4.1%
Median age (years): 52.5
16 years and over: 84.4%
18 years and over: 82.0%
21 years and over: 79.4%
62 and over: 36.1%
65 and over: 31.3%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Race & Ethnicity
White: 87.8%
Black or African American: 1.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native: 1.0%
Asian: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Some other race (including 2 or more races): 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 22.1%
Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2010)
Income
Median Household Income: $30,010
Per Capita Income: $19,357
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Educational Attainment
Less than 9th grade: 5.0%
9th to 12th grade (no diploma): 10.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 28.8%
Some college (no degree): 28.7%
Associate’s degree: 10.4%
Bachelor’s degree: 8.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
High school graduate or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.7%
Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Poverty
Individuals: 24.8%
Families: 21.5%
Children: 38.6%
Seniors: 16.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Benson, Arizona
Labor Force & Unemployment
Civilian Labor Force (2017): 1,648
Unemployment Rate (2017): 5.2%
Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
Workforce (by occupation)
Management, business, science & arts: 29.5%
Service: 25.6%
Sales & office: 31.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance: 7.8%
Production, transportation & material moving: 5.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Workforce (by industry)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining: 0.0%
Construction: 6.7%
Manufacturing: 6.0%
Wholesale trade: 0.9%
Retail trade: 14.4%
Transportation, warehousing & utilities: 4.1%
Information: 0.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing: 3.3%
Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services: 7.9%
Educational services, health care & social assistance: 29.2%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services: 10.3%
Other services (except public administration): 4.7%
Public Administration: 12.5%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Housing Units
Total housing units: 3,071
Occupied housing units: 79.6%
Vacant housing units: 20.4%
Owner-occupied: 69.0%
Renter-occupied: 31.0%
Homeowner vacancy rate: 3.4%
Rental vacancy rate: 23.9%
Median home value: $83,600
Median monthly homeowner cost: $992
Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing: 41.3%
Median gross monthly rent: $637
Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing: 61.7%
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Average Travel Time to Work
20.8 min
Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2012-2016)
Benson, Arizona
Business Sites
City of Benson Building Department
Hospitality
Education
K-12
Benson Unified School District
St. David Unified School District
Higher Education
Utilities
Electricity
Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)
Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater
Telecommunications
Financial Services
American Southwest Credit Union
Southeastern Arizona Federal Credit Union
Benson, Arizona
Quality of Life
Transportation
Major Metro Markets
Commercial Airports
Tucson International Airport (42 mi)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (156 mi)
General Aviation Airports
Rail
San Pedro and Southwestern Railroad
Express Shipping Providers
Incentives, Taxes & Regulation
Census Data
This asset inventory is a project of Cochise County Economic Development
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