Benson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 5,105. It was founded as a rail terminal for the area, and located approximately 45 miles (72 km) east-southeast of the city of Tucson.
| Ethnicity | Benson | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 28.9% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Benson | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 21.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Education | Benson | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 33% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 25% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |