Demographics & People — Benson, Arizona
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,331 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,600 |
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| Median Age | 50.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,393 |
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| Family Households | 1,407 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2719 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,418 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 32 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 790 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,585 |
| English | 1,171 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,159 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,086 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 841 |
| German | 728 |
| Irish | 631 |
| Norwegian | 361 |
| Swedish | 194 |
| Scottish | 173 |
Language
| English Only | 4,677 |
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| Spanish | 305 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,048 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 587 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,343 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Benson, Arizona.
