Benns Church, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,443
Population
352/sq mi density
$69,598
Median Income
$34,251 per capita
$240,200
Home Value
$387,540 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,598 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$240,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,443
Census 2023
Population Density
352
per square mile
Land Area
4.1
square miles (10.6 km²)
Median Age
33.7 yrs
13% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 39.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
47.1%
Black
39.6%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.3%
Spanish
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
14.2%
137% above US avg (6%)
Disability
8.9%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.1%
76% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,443 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 352 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.5% |
| Female | 53.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.1% |
| Black or African American | 39.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 14.2% |
| Disability | 8.9% |
| Health Insurance | 97.9% |
| Uninsured | 2.1% |
| Broadband Access | 84.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |