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Benwood

County:
Marshall County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.298
State:
West Virginia

Benwood is a city located in Marshall County, West Virginia. Benwood has a 2026 population of 1,172. Benwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.35% annually and its population has decreased by -7.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,268 in 2020.

The median household income in Benwood is $43,636 with a poverty rate of 29.27%. The median age in Benwood is 51.6 years: 48.3 years for males, and 52.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.0 males.

1.2K
Total Population
903
Density (mi²)
-16 -1.35%
Growth

Benwood Population

Benwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,172-16-1.35%
20251,188-16-1.33%
20241,204-9-0.74%
20231,213-12-0.98%
20221,225-25-2%
20211,250-18-1.42%
20201,268-5-0.39%
20191,281-16-1.23%
20181,297-21-1.59%
20171,318-26-1.93%
20161,344-21-1.54%
20151,365-16-1.16%
20141,381-12-0.86%
20131,393-13-0.92%
20121,406-10-0.71%
20111,416-4-0.28%
20101,427-3-0.21%

Median Age

Overall: 51.6 years
Female: 52.5 years
Male: 48.3 years

Benwood Adults

There are 1,087 adults, (328 of whom are seniors) in Benwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 600 (48.8%)
Male: 630 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benwood includes 91.79% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,12991.79%
Two or more races705.69%
Black or African American161.3%
Native American131.06%
Asian20.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,12291.22%
Two or more races705.69%
Black or African American161.3%
Native American131.06%
Asian20.16%

Benwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benwood 's average per capita income is $30,417. Household income levels show a median of $43,636. The poverty rate stands at 29.27%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$65,227-
Families$64,000$62,698
Households$43,636$51,862
Non Families$26,786$35,855

$30,417

Average Income

$43,636

Median Household Income

29.27%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)