Benwood, West Virginia

Population Data for Benwood, WV:

Population – 2084
Male – 46.64 %
Female – 53.36 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.32 %
Hispanic – 0.38 %
African American – 0.91 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.05 %
Asian – 0.05 %

Geographic Data for Benwood, West Virginia:

Population Density – 826.82 per sq. mi
Elevation – 647 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benwood:

In Elementary School – 218 (49.32 %)
In High School – 94 (21.27 %)
In College – 77 (17.42 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 71 (4.91 %)
Associate’s Degree – 57 (3.94 %)
Some College, No Degree – 253 (17.51 %)
High School Graduate – 735 (50.87 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 99 (6.85 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benwood, WV:

Percentage of People Employed – 53.62 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.75 %
Unemployment Level – 6.53 %

Median Household Income – $24,708.00
Average Household Size – 2.38

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.03 %
2 Vehicles – 27.23 %
3 or more Vehicles – 10.00 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benwood - $294 per month