Benham, KY

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Benham Overview

675
TOTAL POPULATION
355
MALE POPULATION
320
FEMALE POPULATION
110.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,849
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,282
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,688
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.29
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
201
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
36.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Benham Zip Codes

Benham Area Codes

Race in Benham

The most populous races in Benham are White / Caucasian (573 | 84.9%), Two or more Races (97 | 14.4%), and Some other Race (5 | 0.7%).
Race in Benham
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian57384.9%
Two or more Races9714.4%
Some other Race50.7%
Total675100.0%

Ancestry in Benham

The most populous ancestries reported in Benham are English (57 | 8.4%), Irish (55 | 8.2%), American (45 | 6.7%), Scottish (45 | 6.7%), and Italian (24 | 3.6%), together accounting for 33.5% of all Benham residents.
Race# Population% Population
American456.7%
Cherokee60.9%
Dutch131.9%
English578.4%
European172.5%
Filipino121.8%
French40.6%
German223.3%
Irish558.2%
Italian243.6%
Korean162.4%
Scotch-Irish60.9%
Scottish456.7%
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Sex and Age in Benham

Sex and Age in Benham

The most populous age groups in Benham are 70 to 74 Years (52 | 14.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (35 | 10.9%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (3.7%)16 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years20 (5.6%)17 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years14 (3.9%)35 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Years25 (7.0%)14 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years44 (12.4%)20 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years5 (1.4%)17 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years34 (9.6%)11 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years12 (3.4%)20 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years12 (3.4%)35 (10.9%)
45 to 49 Years31 (8.7%)22 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years12 (3.4%)2 (0.6%)
55 to 59 Years7 (2.0%)13 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years40 (11.3%)5 (1.6%)
65 to 69 Years19 (5.3%)34 (10.6%)
70 to 74 Years52 (14.6%)20 (6.2%)
75 to 79 Years7 (2.0%)8 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years8 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (9.7%)
Total355 (100.0%)320 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benham

Median Family Size in Benham

The median family size in Benham is 2.92 persons per family, with married-couple families (136 | 66.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (54 | 26.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Benham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple136 (66.0%)3.40
Single Male/Father16 (7.8%)2.44
Single Female/Mother54 (26.2%)1.83
Total Families206 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Benham

The median household size in Benham is 2.47 persons per household, with married-couple households (136 | 49.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.4 persons per household. non-family households (67 | 24.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Benham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple136 (49.8%)3.40
Single Male/Father16 (5.9%)2.44
Single Female/Mother54 (19.8%)1.83
Non-family67 (24.5%)1.10
Total Households273 (100.0%)2.47

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benham

Out of a total of 273 households in Benham, 206 (75.5%) are family households, while 67 (24.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 121, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 60.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-60 (22.0%)
2-Person Households121 (44.3%)7 (2.6%)
3-Person Households25 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households28 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households25 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (75.5%)67 (24.5%)

Female Fertility in Benham

Fertility by Age in Benham

Female Fertility by Age in Benham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benham

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Benham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benham

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Benham

Income Overview in Benham

Per Capita Income in Benham is $18,849, while median incomes of families and households are $46,282 and $43,688 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income675$18,849
Median Family Income206$46,282
Mean Family Income206$53,217
Median Household Income273$43,688
Mean Household Income273$46,579
Income Deficit206$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)67510.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)67589.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6750.29

Earnings by Sex in Benham

Average Earnings in Benham are $20,938, $22,031 for men and $19,821 for women, a difference of 10.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Benham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male135 (63.7%)$22,031
Female77 (36.3%)$19,821
Total212 (100.0%)$20,938

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benham

The most common earnings brackets in Benham are $2,499 or less for men (16 | 11.8%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (16 | 20.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (11.8%)5 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (8.2%)11 (14.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.5%)16 (20.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (8.2%)7 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (5.9%)8 (10.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9995 (3.7%)9 (11.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (7.4%)1 (1.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (1.5%)13 (16.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (7.4%)5 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9996 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+7 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benham

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,250$21,563

Family Income in Benham

Family Income Brackets in Benham

According to the Benham family income data, there are 108 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 52.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Benham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00052.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999136.3%
$25,000 to $34,99994.4%
$35,000 to $49,99910852.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994722.8%
$75,000 to $99,99973.4%
$100,000 to $149,999178.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benham

4-person families (28 | 13.6%) account for the highest median family income in Benham with $70,417 per family, while 2-person families (121 | 58.7%) have the highest median income of $23,221 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families121 (58.7%)$46,442
3-Person Families25 (12.1%)$36,964
4-Person Families28 (13.6%)$70,417
5-Person Families25 (12.1%)$0
6-Person Families5 (2.4%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (1.0%)$0
Total206 (100.0%)$46,282

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benham

The median family income in Benham is $46,282, with families comprising 3+ earners (15) having the highest median family income of $101,250, while families with 2 earners (47) have the lowest median family income of $44,583, accounting for 7.3% and 22.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Benham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners110 (53.4%)$45,897
1 Earner34 (16.5%)$44,643
2 Earners47 (22.8%)$44,583
3+ Earners15 (7.3%)$101,250
Total206 (100.0%)$46,282

Household Income in Benham

Household Income Brackets in Benham

With 119 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Benham, accounting for 43.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Benham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00051.8%
$10,000 to $14,99962.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995319.4%
$25,000 to $34,999165.9%
$35,000 to $49,99911943.6%
$50,000 to $74,9995018.3%
$75,000 to $99,99972.6%
$100,000 to $149,999176.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benham

The median household income in Benham is $43,688, with the highest median household income of $45,769 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 120 households (44.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Benham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years66 (24.2%)$43,500
45 to 64 Years87 (31.9%)$33,542
65+ Years120 (44.0%)$45,769
Total273 (100.0%)$43,688

Poverty in Benham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benham

With 3.1% poverty level for males and 1.6% for females among the residents of Benham, 12 to 14 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (28.6%) and 5 females (9.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)5 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (3.1%)5 (1.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benham

According to the poverty statistics in Benham, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years10 (71.4%)23 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years64 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years39 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years24 (100.0%)50 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years43 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years40 (85.1%)18 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total344 (96.9%)315 (98.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benham

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benham

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (9.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benham

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (7.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Benham

Employment by Class of Employer in Benham

Among the 197 employed individuals in Benham, private company employees (111 | 56.4%), not-for-profit organizations (53 | 26.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (19 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Benham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11156.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)199.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations5326.9%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees73.5%
Federal Government Employees73.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total197100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benham

According to the labor force statistics for Benham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (555), 36.2% or 201 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.9% or 20 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.5% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Benham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years34 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years20 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years38 (84.4%)4 (10.5%)
35 to 44 Years50 (63.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years30 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years7 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (36.2%)4 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benham

According to labor force statistics for Benham, 52.2% of individuals (145) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (278) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.8% or 15 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.6% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School14 (26.9%)15 (28.6%)
High School Diploma60 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree56 (59.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (52.2%)8 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benham are Management (17 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (13 | 6.6%), Education Instruction & Library (8 | 4.1%), Business & Financial (5 | 2.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (5 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Benham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benham, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (62.5%), and Management (58.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Benham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (47.4%)20 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)129 (65.5%)68 (34.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Benham are Personal Care & Service (9 | 4.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 2.5%), and Healthcare Support (1 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Benham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Benham, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (22.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (77.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Benham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Total (Category)7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)129 (65.5%)68 (34.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benham are Sales & Related (51 | 25.9%), and Office & Administration (10 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Benham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Benham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38 (74.5%)13 (25.5%)
Office & Administration10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)48 (78.7%)13 (21.3%)
Total (Overall)129 (65.5%)68 (34.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benham are , and Construction & Extraction (30 | 15.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Benham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Benham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)129 (65.5%)68 (34.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benham are Production (46 | 23.4%), and Transportation (7 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Benham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Benham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)129 (65.5%)68 (34.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benham

Employment Industries in Benham

The major employment industries in Benham include Manufacturing (46 | 23.4%), Retail Trade (39 | 19.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (30 | 15.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (19 | 9.6%), and Finance & Insurance (13 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Benham

Employment Industries by Sex in Benham

The Benham industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (76.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade31 (79.5%)8 (20.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services12 (63.2%)7 (36.8%)
Public Administration3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (65.5%)68 (34.5%)

Education in Benham

School Enrollment in Benham

The most common levels of schooling among the 171 students in Benham are middle school (36 | 21.0%), high school (35 | 20.5%), and college / undergraduate (32 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Benham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2011.7%
Kindergarten116.4%
Elementary School2414.0%
Middle School3621.0%
High School3520.5%
College / Undergraduate3218.7%
Graduate / Professional137.6%
Total171100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benham

Out of a total of 171 students who are enrolled in schools in Benham, 6 (3.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 165 (96.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (19.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds25 (80.6%)6 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total165 (96.5%)6 (3.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benham

Education (13 | 22.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (11 | 19.0%), physical & health sciences (8 | 13.8%), science & technology (7 | 12.1%), and visual & performing arts (7 | 12.1%) are the most common fields of study among 58 individuals in Benham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics58.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1119.0%
Physical & Health Sciences813.8%
Psychology46.9%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology712.1%
Business00.0%
Education1322.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts712.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities35.2%
Total58100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benham are males with 3 vehicles (48, accounting for 37.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (24, making up 70.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (20.2%)20 (29.4%)
2 Vehicles30 (23.3%)16 (23.5%)
3 Vehicles48 (37.2%)24 (35.3%)
4 Vehicles7 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (14.0%)8 (11.8%)
Total129 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benham are 10 to 14 minutes (63 commuters, 35.0%), 5 to 9 minutes (46 commuters, 25.6%), and less than 5 minutes (33 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in Benham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3318.3%
5 to 9 Minutes4625.6%
10 to 14 Minutes6335.0%
15 to 19 Minutes84.4%
20 to 24 Minutes10.6%
25 to 29 Minutes21.1%
30 to 34 Minutes52.8%
35 to 39 Minutes84.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes147.8%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Benham

The most common commute times in Benham are 10 to 14 minutes (41 commuters, 36.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (25 commuters, 36.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Benham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (13.4%)18 (26.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes21 (18.8%)25 (36.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes41 (36.6%)22 (32.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes6 (5.4%)2 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Benham are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (38, 33.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (30, 44.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3 (2.7%)3 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM38 (33.9%)30 (44.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3 (2.7%)7 (10.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (8.9%)16 (23.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11 (9.8%)7 (10.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (7.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benham

Occupancy by Ownership in Benham

Of the total 273 dwellings in Benham, owner-occupied units account for 239 (87.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 34 (12.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Benham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23987.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3412.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units273100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benham

Occupancy by Household Size in Benham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6022.0%
2-Person Household12846.9%
3-Person Household259.2%
4+ Person Household6022.0%
Total Housing Units273100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household54 (90.0%)6 (10.0%)
2-Person Household116 (90.6%)12 (9.4%)
3-Person Household18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
4+ Person Household51 (85.0%)9 (15.0%)
Total Housing Units239 (87.5%)34 (12.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School65 (90.3%)7 (9.7%)
High School Diploma73 (76.0%)23 (24.0%)
College/Associate Degree66 (94.3%)4 (5.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2810.3%
35 to 44 Years3813.9%
45 to 54 Years3512.8%
55 to 64 Years5219.1%
65 to 74 Years8129.7%
75 to 84 Years82.9%
85 Years and Over3111.4%
Total273100.0%

Housing Finances in Benham

Median Income by Occupancy in Benham

Median Income by Occupancy in Benham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied239 (87.5%)$45,032
Renter-Occupied34 (12.4%)$38,571
Average273 (100.0%)$43,688

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)5 (14.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99941 (17.2%)6 (17.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.4%)3 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999105 (43.9%)14 (41.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99946 (19.3%)4 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (6.3%)2 (5.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30047 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49969 (28.9%)13 (38.2%)
$500 to $79987 (36.4%)9 (26.5%)
$800 to $99933 (13.8%)10 (29.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benham

Housing Structures in Benham

Housing Structures in Benham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached273100.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total273100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached239 (87.5%)34 (12.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (87.5%)34 (12.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms14 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms65 (27.2%)22 (64.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms82 (34.3%)3 (8.8%)
8 or more Rooms78 (32.6%)9 (26.5%)
Total239 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas41 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity195 (81.6%)32 (94.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)2 (5.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total239 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benham

Household Vehicle Usage in Benham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle52 (21.8%)6 (17.6%)
2 Vehicles56 (23.4%)21 (61.8%)
3 or more Vehicles100 (41.8%)7 (20.6%)
Total239 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14693
Median Property Value$37,900$73,500
Median Household Income$38,000$0
Monthly Housing Costs$371$0
Real Estate Taxes$592$31

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00097 (66.4%)10 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99938 (26.0%)72 (77.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99911 (7.5%)11 (11.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)10 (10.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99946 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (8.9%)7 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (32.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99927 (18.5%)57 (61.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)19 (20.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (8.2%)7 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
Total146 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x124 (84.9%)46,089 (49,558.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (15.1%)68 (73.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)13 (14.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)12 (12.9%)
Total146 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80042 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49939 (26.7%)21 (22.6%)
$800 to $1,4992 (1.4%)35 (37.6%)
Total146 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years63 (94.0%)4 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years69 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years59 (90.8%)6 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total655 (97.0%)20 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00089 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999332 (97.9%)7 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999142 (95.3%)7 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over54 (90.0%)6 (10.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 636 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years56 (51.8%)52 (48.1%)
19 to 25 Years28 (37.8%)56 (75.7%)
25 to 34 Years23 (34.3%)40 (59.7%)
35 to 44 Years29 (36.7%)42 (53.2%)
45 to 54 Years56 (83.6%)24 (35.8%)
55 to 64 Years59 (90.8%)6 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years125 (100.0%)99 (79.2%)
75 Years and over54 (100.0%)47 (87.0%)
Total466 (69.0%)366 (54.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (14.8%)
18 to 34 Years10 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (42.1%)40 (41.2%)
65 to 74 Years31 (43.7%)17 (31.5%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (12.3%)15 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years18 (25.4%)2 (3.7%)
75 Years and over7 (46.7%)39 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.3%)11 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (11.1%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)31 (79.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (14.8%)
18 to 34 Years10 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (6.1%)20 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (36.0%)25 (25.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (18.3%)8 (14.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (11.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Benham

Computing Device Access in Benham

Computing Device Access in Benham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18367.0%
Smartphone16961.9%
Tablet16460.1%
No Computing Device4416.1%
Total273100.0%

Internet Access in Benham

Internet Access in Benham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23786.8%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet20.7%
No Internet3613.2%
Total273100.0%

Benham Summary

Benham is a small city located in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Cumberland Plateau. The city has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is the county seat of Harlan County.

History

Benham was founded in 1891 by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The city was named after Colonel William Benham, a Civil War veteran and former president of the railroad. The city was incorporated in 1894 and was the first city in Harlan County to be incorporated.
The city was originally a coal mining town and was home to several coal mines. The coal industry was the main source of employment for the city until the 1950s when the coal industry began to decline. The city has since diversified its economy and is now home to several small businesses.

Geography

Benham is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Cumberland Plateau. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,890 feet and is surrounded by mountains and hills. The city is located near the Kentucky-Virginia border and is approximately 30 miles from the city of Harlan.
The city is located in a temperate climate and experiences four distinct seasons. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature in the winter is around 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Benham is largely based on tourism and small businesses. The city is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Benham Schoolhouse Inn, the Benham Coal Mine Museum, and the Benham Falls.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The city is also home to several coal mines, although the coal industry has declined in recent years.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Benham was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. The median household income was $25,000 and the median family income was $30,000.
The city is home to several churches, including the Benham United Methodist Church, the Benham Baptist Church, and the Benham Presbyterian Church. The city is also home to several schools, including the Benham Elementary School, the Benham Middle School, and the Benham High School.

Conclusion

Benham is a small city located in Harlan County, Kentucky. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Cumberland Plateau. The city has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is the county seat of Harlan County. The economy of Benham is largely based on tourism and small businesses. The city is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from other races. The city is home to several churches, schools, and tourist attractions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benham?
Total Population of Benham is 675.
What is the Total Male Population of Benham?
Total Male Population of Benham is 355.
What is the Total Female Population of Benham?
Total Female Population of Benham is 320.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benham?
There are 110.94 Males per 100 Females in Benham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benham?
There are 90.14 Females per 100 Males in Benham.
What is the Median Population Age in Benham?
Median Population Age in Benham is 42.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benham
Average Family Size in Benham is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benham
Average Household Size in Benham is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benham?
Per Capita income in Benham is $18,849.
What is the Median Family Income in Benham?
Median Family Income in Benham is $46,282.
What is the Median Household income in Benham?
Median Household Income in Benham is $43,688.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benham?
Income or Wage Gap in Benham is 10.0%.
Women in Benham earn 90.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benham is 0.29.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benham?
There are 201 People in the Labor Forcein in Benham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benham?
36.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Benham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benham?
Unemployment Rate in Benham is 2.0%.