Benwood, WV
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Benwood Overview
1,251
TOTAL POPULATION
644
MALE POPULATION
607
FEMALE POPULATION
106.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,741
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
674
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Benwood Zip Codes
Benwood Area Codes
Race in Benwood
The most populous races in Benwood are White / Caucasian (1,181 | 94.4%), Two or more Races (36 | 2.9%), and Black / African American (32 | 2.6%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Black / African American | 32 | 2.6% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 1.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 1,181 | 94.4% |
Two or more Races | 36 | 2.9% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,251 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Benwood
The most populous ancestries reported in Benwood are Irish (204 | 16.3%), German (130 | 10.4%), American (111 | 8.9%), Polish (89 | 7.1%), and Italian (65 | 5.2%), together accounting for 47.9% of all Benwood residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 111 | 8.9% |
Austrian | 3 | 0.2% |
Brazilian | 9 | 0.7% |
British | 7 | 0.6% |
Croatian | 26 | 2.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 6 | 0.5% |
Danish | 3 | 0.2% |
Dutch | 59 | 4.7% |
English | 32 | 2.6% |
French | 3 | 0.2% |
German | 130 | 10.4% |
Ghanaian | 1 | 0.1% |
Greek | 2 | 0.2% |
Hungarian | 3 | 0.2% |
Irish | 204 | 16.3% |
Italian | 65 | 5.2% |
Mexican | 18 | 1.4% |
Pakistani | 2 | 0.2% |
Polish | 89 | 7.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 7 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 36 | 2.9% |
Slovak | 12 | 1.0% |
Subsaharan African | 1 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 11 | 0.9% |
Ukrainian | 3 | 0.2% | View All 25 Rows |
Immigrants in Benwood
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benwood came from Brazil (9 | 0.7%), Latin America (9 | 0.7%), South America (9 | 0.7%), Asia (2 | 0.2%), and South Eastern Asia (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Benwood residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 1 | 0.1% |
Asia | 2 | 0.2% |
Brazil | 9 | 0.7% |
Ghana | 1 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 9 | 0.7% |
South America | 9 | 0.7% |
South Eastern Asia | 2 | 0.2% |
Thailand | 2 | 0.2% |
Western Africa | 1 | 0.1% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Benwood
Sex and Age in Benwood
The most populous age groups in Benwood are 60 to 64 Years (133 | 20.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (71 | 11.7%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 11 (1.7%) | 18 (3.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 28 (4.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 31 (4.8%) | 13 (2.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 38 (5.9%) | 28 (4.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 29 (4.5%) | 36 (5.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 22 (3.4%) | 41 (6.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 30 (4.7%) | 33 (5.4%) |
35 to 39 Years | 34 (5.3%) | 33 (5.4%) |
40 to 44 Years | 42 (6.5%) | 48 (7.9%) |
45 to 49 Years | 50 (7.8%) | 20 (3.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 18 (2.8%) | 46 (7.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 88 (13.7%) | 39 (6.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 133 (20.6%) | 71 (11.7%) |
65 to 69 Years | 17 (2.6%) | 43 (7.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 59 (9.2%) | 28 (4.6%) |
75 to 79 Years | 9 (1.4%) | 21 (3.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 22 (3.4%) | 27 (4.4%) |
85 Years and over | 8 (1.2%) | 34 (5.6%) |
Total | 644 (100.0%) | 607 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Benwood
Median Family Size in Benwood
The median family size in Benwood is 2.79 persons per family, with single male/father families (24 | 7.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (254 | 75.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 254 (75.1%) | 2.50 |
Single Male/Father | 24 (7.1%) | 3.79 |
Single Female/Mother | 60 (17.7%) | 3.63 |
Total Families | 338 (100.0%) | 2.79 |
Median Household Size in Benwood
The median household size in Benwood is 2.16 persons per household, with single male/father households (24 | 4.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.88 persons per household. non-family households (240 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 254 (43.9%) | 2.54 |
Single Male/Father | 24 (4.2%) | 3.88 |
Single Female/Mother | 60 (10.4%) | 3.67 |
Non-family | 240 (41.5%) | 1.22 |
Total Households | 578 (100.0%) | 2.16 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benwood
Out of a total of 578 households in Benwood, 338 (58.5%) are family households, while 240 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 190, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 192.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 192 (33.2%) |
2-Person Households | 190 (32.9%) | 48 (8.3%) |
3-Person Households | 47 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 39 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 62 (10.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 338 (58.5%) | 240 (41.5%) |
Female Fertility in Benwood
Fertility by Age in Benwood
Average fertility rate in Benwood is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 4 (28.6%) | 143.0 |
20 to 34 years | 10 (71.4%) | 91.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 14 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benwood
7.1% of women with births (14) in Benwood are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 90.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 1 (10.0%) | 9 (90.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1 (7.1%) | 13 (92.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Benwood
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 4 (28.6%) | 148.0 |
High School Diploma | 4 (28.6%) | 32.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 6 (42.9%) | 85.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 14 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benwood
92.9% of women with births in Benwood are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 16.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 1 (16.7%) | 5 (83.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1 (7.1%) | 13 (92.9%) |
Income in Benwood
Income Overview in Benwood
Per Capita Income in Benwood is $23,741, while median incomes of families and households are $60,500 and $38,000 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 1,251 | $23,741 |
Median Family Income | 338 | $60,500 |
Mean Family Income | 338 | $63,931 |
Median Household Income | 578 | $38,000 |
Mean Household Income | 578 | $51,804 |
Income Deficit | 338 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,251 | 10.54% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,251 | 89.46¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 1,251 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Benwood
Average Earnings in Benwood are $26,281, $25,430 for men and $28,427 for women, a difference of 10.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 391 (57.8%) | $25,430 |
Female | 285 (42.2%) | $28,427 |
Total | 676 (100.0%) | $26,281 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benwood
The most common earnings brackets in Benwood are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (72 | 18.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (50 | 17.5%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 10 (2.6%) | 20 (7.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 14 (3.6%) | 20 (7.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 60 (15.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (3.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 10 (2.6%) | 12 (4.2%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 22 (5.6%) | 23 (8.1%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 25 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 1 (0.3%) | 5 (1.8%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 25 (6.4%) | 17 (6.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 18 (4.6%) | 5 (1.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 72 (18.4%) | 50 (17.5%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 17 (4.3%) | 15 (5.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 13 (3.3%) | 15 (5.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 20 (5.1%) | 31 (10.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 28 (7.2%) | 2 (0.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (2.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 24 (6.1%) | 14 (4.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 17 (4.3%) | 3 (1.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12 (3.1%) | 36 (12.6%) |
$100,000+ | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 391 (100.0%) | 285 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benwood
Average earnings in Benwood are $25,451 for men and $29,919 for women, a difference of 14.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $26,648, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,929. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $37,083, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,073.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $25,929 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $26,648 | $29,073 |
College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $25,451 | $29,919 |
Family Income in Benwood
Family Income Brackets in Benwood
According to the Benwood family income data, there are 85 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 49 | 14.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 20 | 5.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 43 | 12.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 36 | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 56 | 16.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 46 | 13.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 85 | 25.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$200,000+ | 3 | 0.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benwood
3-person families (57 | 16.9%) account for the highest median family income in Benwood with $92,639 per family, while 2-person families (192 | 56.8%) have the highest median income of $35,694 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 192 (56.8%) | $71,389 |
3-Person Families | 57 (16.9%) | $92,639 |
4-Person Families | 27 (8.0%) | $48,438 |
5-Person Families | 62 (18.3%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 338 (100.0%) | $60,500 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Benwood
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 55 (16.3%) | $40,938 |
1 Earner | 111 (32.8%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 146 (43.2%) | $106,500 |
3+ Earners | 26 (7.7%) | $90,000 |
Total | 338 (100.0%) | $60,500 |
Household Income in Benwood
Household Income Brackets in Benwood
With 100 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Benwood, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 57 | 9.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 47 | 8.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 100 | 17.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 60 | 10.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 92 | 15.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 75 | 13.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 44 | 7.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 89 | 15.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9 | 1.6% |
$200,000+ | 5 | 0.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Benwood
The median household income in Benwood is $38,000, with the highest median household income of $45,104 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 247 households (42.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 15 households (2.6%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 15 (2.6%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 124 (21.4%) | $35,278 |
45 to 64 Years | 247 (42.7%) | $45,104 |
65+ Years | 192 (33.2%) | $39,286 |
Total | 578 (100.0%) | $38,000 |
Poverty in Benwood
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benwood
With 23.9% poverty level for males and 35.6% for females among the residents of Benwood, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (85.0%) and 8 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 9 (81.8%) | 7 (38.9%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 17 (85.0%) | 17 (63.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 8 (57.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 10 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 11 (22.9%) | 48 (78.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2 (3.8%) | 18 (24.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 29 (38.2%) | 45 (55.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 7 (10.3%) | 17 (25.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 57 (25.8%) | 32 (29.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (12.7%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (10.3%) | 15 (18.3%) |
Total | 154 (23.9%) | 216 (35.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benwood
According to the poverty statistics in Benwood, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 12 to 14 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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2 (18.2%) | 11 (61.1%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3 (15.0%) | 10 (37.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 6 (42.9%) | 6 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 5 (33.3%) | 3 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 37 (77.1%) | 13 (21.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 50 (96.2%) | 56 (75.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 47 (61.8%) | 36 (44.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 61 (89.7%) | 49 (74.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 164 (74.2%) | 78 (70.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 76 (100.0%) | 62 (87.3%) |
75 Years and over | 35 (89.7%) | 67 (81.7%) |
Total | 490 (76.1%) | 391 (64.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benwood
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Benwood show that 24.4% or 62 of the total 254 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.2%, which includes 2 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 162 (98.8%) | 2 (1.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 30 (37.0%) | 51 (63.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 192 (75.6%) | 62 (24.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benwood
According to the poverty data in Benwood, 12.5% or 3 single-father households and 35.0% or 21 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (13.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (55.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 3 (13.6%) | 10 (25.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (55.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3 (12.5%) | 21 (35.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benwood
The poverty data for Benwood shows that 62 of the married-couple family households (24.4%) and 24 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (50.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 2 (1.2%) | 13 (21.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 51 (63.0%) | 11 (50.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 62 (24.4%) | 24 (28.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Benwood
Employment by Class of Employer in Benwood
Among the 622 employed individuals in Benwood, private company employees (468 | 75.2%), federal government employees (55 | 8.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (51 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 468 | 75.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 9 | 1.5% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 19 | 3.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 51 | 8.2% |
Local Government Employees | 12 | 1.9% |
State Government Employees | 8 | 1.3% |
Federal Government Employees | 55 | 8.8% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 622 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Benwood
According to the labor force statistics for Benwood, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,129), 59.7% or 674 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 31 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 63 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.7% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 28 (58.3%) | 3 (10.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 45 (69.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 58 (92.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 63 (100.0%) | 2 (3.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 77 (49.0%) | 9 (11.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 111 (82.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 91 (71.7%) | 10 (11.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 169 (82.8%) | 7 (4.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (21.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 674 (59.7%) | 31 (4.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benwood
According to labor force statistics for Benwood, 76.1% of individuals (569) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (748) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 28 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 87.9% or 51 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.7% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 73 (75.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 242 (71.2%) | 13 (3.7%) |
College / Associate Degree | 203 (80.2%) | 15 (5.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 51 (87.9%) | 8 (13.7%) |
Total | 569 (76.1%) | 37 (4.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Benwood
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benwood are Management (31 | 4.8%), Community & Social Service (27 | 4.2%), Business & Financial (25 | 3.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (24 | 3.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (14 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Business & Financial (92.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 26 (83.9%) | 5 (16.1%) |
Business & Financial | 23 (92.0%) | 2 (8.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 4 (14.8%) | 23 (85.2%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 4 (50.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 55 (50.5%) | 54 (49.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 381 (59.3%) | 262 (40.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Benwood are Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 8.4%), Healthcare Support (29 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (29 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (8 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Benwood, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (93.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 2 (6.9%) | 27 (93.1%) |
Security & Protection | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 4 (28.6%) | 10 (71.4%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 44 (81.5%) | 10 (18.5%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 58 (43.3%) | 76 (56.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 381 (59.3%) | 262 (40.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benwood are Office & Administration (94 | 14.6%), and Sales & Related (27 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 21 (77.8%) | 6 (22.2%) |
Office & Administration | 15 (16.0%) | 79 (84.0%) |
Total (Category) | 36 (29.7%) | 85 (70.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 381 (59.3%) | 262 (40.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benwood are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 8.1%), Construction & Extraction (32 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 21 (65.6%) | 11 (34.4%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 79 (87.8%) | 11 (12.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 381 (59.3%) | 262 (40.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benwood are Production (99 | 15.4%), Material Moving (57 | 8.9%), and Transportation (33 | 5.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 84 (84.9%) | 15 (15.1%) |
Transportation | 23 (69.7%) | 10 (30.3%) |
Material Moving | 46 (80.7%) | 11 (19.3%) |
Total (Category) | 153 (80.9%) | 36 (19.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 381 (59.3%) | 262 (40.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Benwood
Employment Industries in Benwood
The major employment industries in Benwood include Retail Trade (146 | 22.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (105 | 16.3%), Construction (68 | 10.6%), Manufacturing (58 | 9.0%), and Wholesale Trade (38 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benwood
The Benwood industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (81.8%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (78.6%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (21.4%) | 11 (78.6%) |
Construction | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 55 (94.8%) | 3 (5.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 18 (47.4%) | 20 (52.6%) |
Retail Trade | 100 (68.5%) | 46 (31.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 12 (63.2%) | 7 (36.8%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 5 (83.3%) | 1 (16.7%) |
Finance & Insurance | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 13 (81.2%) | 3 (18.8%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 35 (94.6%) | 2 (5.4%) |
Educational Services | 6 (30.0%) | 14 (70.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 25 (23.8%) | 80 (76.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2 (18.2%) | 9 (81.8%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 7 (33.3%) | 14 (66.7%) |
Public Administration | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 381 (59.3%) | 262 (40.7%) |
Education in Benwood
School Enrollment in Benwood
The most common levels of schooling among the 174 students in Benwood are college / undergraduate (51 | 29.3%), high school (49 | 28.2%), and middle school (38 | 21.8%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 8 | 4.6% |
Kindergarten | 3 | 1.7% |
Elementary School | 20 | 11.5% |
Middle School | 38 | 21.8% |
High School | 49 | 28.2% |
College / Undergraduate | 51 | 29.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 5 | 2.9% |
Total | 174 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benwood
Out of a total of 174 students who are enrolled in schools in Benwood, 5 (2.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 169 (97.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 4 (57.1%) | 3 (42.9%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
35 Years and over | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 169 (97.1%) | 5 (2.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benwood
Education (27 | 28.7%), business (17 | 18.1%), arts & humanities (13 | 13.8%), liberal arts & history (11 | 11.7%), and social sciences (9 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 94 individuals in Benwood who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 3 | 3.2% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 3 | 3.2% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 9 | 9.6% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 3.2% |
Science & Technology | 2 | 2.1% |
Business | 17 | 18.1% |
Education | 27 | 28.7% |
Literature & Languages | 2 | 2.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 11 | 11.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 4 | 4.3% |
Arts & Humanities | 13 | 13.8% |
Total | 94 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Benwood
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benwood
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benwood are males with 2 vehicles (169, accounting for 44.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (75, making up 69.0%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 35 (9.3%) | 11 (4.5%) |
1 Vehicle | 123 (32.6%) | 119 (48.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 169 (44.8%) | 75 (30.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 47 (12.5%) | 36 (14.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 3 (0.8%) | 4 (1.6%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 377 (100.0%) | 245 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Benwood
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benwood are 15 to 19 minutes (185 commuters, 30.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (143 commuters, 23.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (100 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 34 | 5.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 100 | 16.3% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 143 | 23.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 185 | 30.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 63 | 10.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 12 | 2.0% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 11 | 1.8% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 | 0.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 44 | 7.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 16 | 2.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 3 | 0.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Benwood
The most common commute times in Benwood are 10 to 14 minutes (111 commuters, 29.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (105 commuters, 43.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 27 (7.3%) | 7 (2.9%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 70 (18.9%) | 30 (12.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 111 (29.9%) | 32 (13.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 80 (21.6%) | 105 (43.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 19 (5.1%) | 44 (18.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 12 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 11 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 26 (7.0%) | 18 (7.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 12 (3.2%) | 4 (1.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benwood
The most frequent times of departure to work in Benwood are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (78, 21.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (50, 20.7%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 8 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 27 (7.3%) | 12 (5.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 17 (4.6%) | 8 (3.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 78 (21.0%) | 50 (20.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 32 (8.6%) | 12 (5.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 14 (3.8%) | 17 (7.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 77 (20.7%) | 35 (14.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 51 (13.8%) | 33 (13.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (2.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (14.1%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 4 (1.1%) | 3 (1.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 7 (1.9%) | 2 (0.8%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 46 (12.4%) | 11 (4.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 10 (2.7%) | 18 (7.4%) |
Total | 371 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Benwood
Occupancy by Ownership in Benwood
Of the total 578 dwellings in Benwood, owner-occupied units account for 378 (65.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 200 (34.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 378 | 65.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 200 | 34.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 578 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Benwood
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 192 | 33.2% |
2-Person Household | 238 | 41.2% |
3-Person Household | 47 | 8.1% |
4+ Person Household | 101 | 17.5% |
Total Housing Units | 578 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benwood
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 100 (52.1%) | 92 (47.9%) |
2-Person Household | 178 (74.8%) | 60 (25.2%) |
3-Person Household | 29 (61.7%) | 18 (38.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 71 (70.3%) | 30 (29.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 378 (65.4%) | 200 (34.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benwood
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 72 (71.3%) | 29 (28.7%) |
High School Diploma | 131 (61.5%) | 82 (38.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 132 (67.0%) | 65 (33.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 43 (64.2%) | 24 (35.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benwood
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 75 | 13.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 64 | 11.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 60 | 10.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 187 | 32.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 83 | 14.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 74 | 12.8% |
85 Years and Over | 35 | 6.1% |
Total | 578 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Benwood
Median Income by Occupancy in Benwood
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 378 (65.4%) | $47,750 |
Renter-Occupied | 200 (34.6%) | $25,278 |
Average | 578 (100.0%) | $38,000 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benwood
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 4 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 49 (13.0%) | 4 (2.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 25 (6.6%) | 22 (11.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 13 (3.4%) | 38 (19.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 15 (4.0%) | 34 (17.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 31 (8.2%) | 29 (14.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 61 (16.1%) | 31 (15.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 60 (15.9%) | 15 (7.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 35 (9.3%) | 9 (4.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 71 (18.8%) | 18 (9.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 14 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 378 (100.0%) | 200 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benwood
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 74 (19.6%) | 10 (5.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 131 (34.7%) | 49 (24.5%) |
$500 to $799 | 87 (23.0%) | 84 (42.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 69 (18.2%) | 25 (12.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 17 (4.5%) | 19 (9.5%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 378 (100.0%) | 200 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Benwood
Housing Structures in Benwood
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 407 | 70.4% |
Single Unit, Attached | 68 | 11.8% |
2 Unit Apartments | 15 | 2.6% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 53 | 9.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 18 | 3.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 7 | 1.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 10 | 1.7% |
Total | 578 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benwood
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 359 (88.2%) | 48 (11.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 3 (4.4%) | 65 (95.6%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 3 (20.0%) | 12 (80.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 4 (7.5%) | 49 (92.4%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 9 (90.0%) | 1 (10.0%) |
Total | 378 (65.4%) | 200 (34.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benwood
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.5%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 11 (2.9%) | 48 (24.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 102 (27.0%) | 101 (50.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 133 (35.2%) | 37 (18.5%) |
8 or more Rooms | 132 (34.9%) | 11 (5.5%) |
Total | 378 (100.0%) | 200 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benwood
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 323 (85.5%) | 124 (62.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 6 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 36 (9.5%) | 75 (37.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 6 (1.6%) | 1 (0.5%) |
No Fuel Used | 7 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 378 (100.0%) | 200 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Benwood
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 41 (10.8%) | 44 (22.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 157 (41.5%) | 99 (49.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 151 (40.0%) | 57 (28.5%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 29 (7.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 378 (100.0%) | 200 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Benwood
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benwood
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 253 | 125 |
Median Property Value | $67,400 | $70,700 |
Median Household Income | $37,125 | $0 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $364 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $339 | $15 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benwood
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 47 (18.6%) | 32 (25.6%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 151 (59.7%) | 81 (64.8%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 50 (19.8%) | 12 (9.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 5 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 253 (100.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benwood
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 53 (20.9%) | 3 (2.4%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 41 (16.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 24 (9.5%) | 12 (9.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 51 (20.2%) | 7 (5.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 38 (15.0%) | 10 (8.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 16 (6.3%) | 22 (17.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 16 (6.3%) | 19 (15.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 14 (5.5%) | 55 (44.0%) |
Total | 253 (100.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benwood
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 131 (51.8%) | 89,271 (71,416.8%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 22 (8.7%) | 110 (88.0%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 23 (9.1%) | 12 (9.6%) |
4.0x or more | 77 (30.4%) | 3 (2.4%) |
Total | 253 (100.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benwood
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 210 (83.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 8 (3.2%) | 100 (80.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2 (0.8%) | 9 (7.2%) |
Total | 253 (100.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Benwood
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benwood
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 102 (92.7%) | 8 (7.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 84 (91.3%) | 8 (8.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 105 (86.1%) | 17 (13.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 143 (91.1%) | 14 (8.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 121 (90.3%) | 13 (9.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 306 (92.4%) | 25 (7.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 147 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 121 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,166 (93.2%) | 85 (6.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benwood
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 102 (92.7%) | 8 (7.3%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 84 (91.3%) | 8 (8.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benwood
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 319 (91.1%) | 31 (8.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 327 (92.6%) | 26 (7.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 188 (92.2%) | 16 (7.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 106 (89.8%) | 12 (10.2%) |
$100,000 and over | 226 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benwood
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 34 (91.9%) | 3 (8.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 49 (44.6%) | 56 (50.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 51 (55.4%) | 33 (35.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 29 (23.8%) | 78 (63.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 86 (54.8%) | 57 (36.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 31 (23.1%) | 99 (73.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 57 (17.2%) | 253 (76.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 147 (100.0%) | 120 (81.6%) |
75 Years and over | 121 (100.0%) | 87 (71.9%) |
Total | 605 (48.4%) | 786 (62.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benwood
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (5.7%) | 8 (18.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (19.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 70 (19.2%) | 35 (13.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12 (15.8%) | 19 (26.8%) |
75 Years and over | 32 (82.1%) | 65 (79.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benwood
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (7.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1 (0.3%) | 16 (6.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 18 (46.2%) | 9 (11.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (18.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 8 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.2%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (11.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 34 (9.3%) | 9 (3.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (12.7%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (20.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 35 (9.6%) | 14 (5.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8 (10.5%) | 19 (26.8%) |
75 Years and over | 18 (46.2%) | 50 (61.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (12.7%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (38.5%) | 19 (23.2%) |
Technology Access in Benwood
Computing Device Access in Benwood
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 314 | 54.3% |
Smartphone | 383 | 66.3% |
Tablet | 244 | 42.2% |
No Computing Device | 96 | 16.6% |
Total | 578 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Benwood
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 358 | 61.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 74 | 12.8% |
Satellite Internet | 32 | 5.5% |
No Internet | 97 | 16.8% |
Total | 578 | 100.0% |
Benwood Summary
Benwood is a city located in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,811 at the 2010 census.
History
Benwood was founded in 1853 by the Benwood Iron Company, which was established to produce iron from the local ore deposits. The company was named after Benjamin Wood, a prominent local businessman. The town was incorporated in 1871.
Benwood was the site of a major steel mill, the Wheeling Steel Corporation, which was founded in 1901 and operated until the late 1980s. The mill was a major employer in the area and provided much of the economic base for the city.
Geography
Benwood is located at 39 25 45 North 80 41 17 West 39 429167 80 688056
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Benwood's economy is largely based on the steel industry. The city is home to several steel mills, including the Wheeling Steel Corporation, which was founded in 1901 and operated until the late 1980s. The city also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,811 people, 745 households, and 486 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,521.7 people per square mile (586.7/km2). There were 817 housing units at an average density of 681.3 per square mile (263.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Benwood?
Total Population of Benwood is 1,251.
What is the Total Male Population of Benwood?
Total Male Population of Benwood is 644.
What is the Total Female Population of Benwood?
Total Female Population of Benwood is 607.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benwood?
There are 106.10 Males per 100 Females in Benwood.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benwood?
There are 94.25 Females per 100 Males in Benwood.
What is the Median Population Age in Benwood?
Median Population Age in Benwood is 52.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benwood
Average Family Size in Benwood is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benwood
Average Household Size in Benwood is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benwood?
Per Capita income in Benwood is $23,741.
What is the Median Family Income in Benwood?
Median Family Income in Benwood is $60,500.
What is the Median Household income in Benwood?
Median Household Income in Benwood is $38,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benwood?
Income or Wage Gap in Benwood is 10.5%.
Women in Benwood earn 89.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benwood?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benwood is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benwood?
There are 674 People in the Labor Forcein in Benwood.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benwood?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Benwood.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benwood?
Unemployment Rate in Benwood is 4.6%.