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Benwood (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Marshall St
Roosevelt Ave
Main St
Water St
High St
Eoff St
Boggs Run Rd
Mcmechen St
Benwood Hill Rd
Fort Clarke Dr
Ashland Ave
Fishers Ln
Sandy Dr
Pleasant Dr
Washington Ave
Blanche Ave
Oak Hill Dr
6th St
Mary Lynn Ln
Deegan Ave
Hulls Ln
Fallova Dr
Lincoln Ave
Henderson Ln
1/2 Marshall St
Bessemer St
Kubancik Ln
Mustang Ln
Riverview Dr
1/2 19th St

Population of Benwood, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)938.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.38% (-17)
Growth Since 2020-11.8% (-163)
Rank in State121th
Rank in Country13777th

The population of Benwood, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,218. This is a decrease of -1.38% (-17 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Benwood by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Benwood by Age

Benwood Population Pyramid 2022
Benwood Median Age
48.1
Total
56.6
Male
40.7
Female
Benwood Sex Ratio
47.43%
655
Male
52.57%
726
Female
Benwood Age Dependency Ratio
28.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
26.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Benwood Adults
1,147
Adults
(255 of whom are seniors) in Benwood.

Population of Benwood by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Benwood

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 19.52%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 18.25%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 20.66%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benwood

While the overall poverty rate of Benwood is 19.52%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (20.66%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (18.25%).

Poverty Rate of Benwood by Employment Status and Sex

18.83%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
15.88%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Benwood by Education

9.77%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.3%
High School
24.52%
Some College
7.07%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Benwood

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Benwood

The most common language spoken in Benwood is English, with 98.22% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.04% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Benwood by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Benwood, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Benwood by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree242.29%
Bachelors Degree757.17%
Associates Degree716.79%
Some College29227.92%
High School Graduate45143.12%
9th to 12th Grade11711.19%
Less Than 9th Grade161.53%

Earnings Statistics of Benwood by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$24,574

Average Earnings

$21,741

Average Male

$27,778

Average Female

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