Population 6,095 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bensley
Household size in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Bensley average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Richmond area as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.57, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.5 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.0 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.2 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Bensley is young: half of its residents are under 30.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.2, even as the national median rose. Only four of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over three in ten households in Bensley (31.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 18.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bensley
Renters in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.8% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.1% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Bensley: 59.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bensley: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Bensley is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $787 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $819 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $920 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,249 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bensley costs $1,249 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $462 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bensley
Bachelor's degrees in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bensley have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.9% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.8% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Bensley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.9 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bensley
| Period | Bensley | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bensley is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Richmond area as a whole (4.5%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bensley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensley | 2.72 | 30.0 | 31.0% | 59.1% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,249 | 16.0% | 73.7% | 5.7% |
| Meadowbrook | 2.86 | 36.8 | 16.0% | 24.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,726 | 25.1% | 83.6% | 5.6% |
| Bellwood | 2.81 | 34.1 | 18.9% | 58.4% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,302 | 15.9% | 75.5% | 4.6% |
| Henrico | 2.35 | 49.7 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 2003 | $1,334 | 32.5% | 94.4% | 0.4% |
| Varina | 2.10 | 60.7 | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,722 | 38.0% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Deerfield Estates | 2.55 | 35.6 | 19.1% | 28.7% | 1.3% | 1984 | $1,554 | 19.5% | 88.7% | 2.4% |
| Montrose Heights | 2.31 | 43.6 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,570 | 32.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Manchester | 2.32 | 38.6 | 16.9% | 42.7% | 8.2% | 1986 | $1,604 | 39.6% | 89.5% | 6.1% |
| Montrose | 2.31 | 38.6 | 20.7% | 62.3% | 7.0% | 1975 | $1,347 | 19.1% | 84.8% | 4.6% |
| Richmond area | 2.54 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 33.0% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,608 | 41.0% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Chester | 2.63 | 40.0 | 12.3% | 25.3% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,816 | 36.4% | 92.5% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bensley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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