Benson, Utah Facts
| Area | 33.5 mi² |
| Population | 1,939 |
| Male Population | 987 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 952 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +170.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +45.5% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 27, Female: 26.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $98,907 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Bridger |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.78743, -111.93022 |
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Benson, Utah Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 717 | 1,044 | 1,333 | 1,811 | 1,939 | 1,695 | 1,611 |
| Population Density | 21.4 / mi² | 31.1 / mi² | 39.7 / mi² | 54 / mi² | 57.8 / mi² | 50.5 / mi² | 48 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBenson, Utah Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 45.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Utah | +170.4% | +85.7% | +45.5% |
| Utah | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benson, Utah Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Utah | 26.7 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 27 yrs |
| Utah | 29.2 yrs | 29.7 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benson, Utah Population Density
Population Density: 57.8 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Utah | 1,939 | 33.54 sq mi | 57.8 / mi² |
| Utah | 3.1 million | 84,897.8 sq mi | 36 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benson, Utah Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Benson, Utah Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,593 | $35,962 | $46,396 | $59,379 | $63,148 | $47,446 | $34,743 | $98,907 |
| Total GDP | $40.6M | $64.1M | $88.9M | $119.7M | $149.2M | $104.8M | $72.8M | $196.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Benson, Utah CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson, Utah | 28,085 tn | 14.48 tn | 837.3 tons/mi² |
| Utah | 53,484,552 tn | 17.51 tn | 630 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Benson, Utah CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,085 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 837.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/13 | 4:19 PM | 3.63 | 29 km | 11,400 m | 14km ESE of Hyrum, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/13 | 1:32 PM | 3.12 | 33.2 km | 890 m | 18km NW of Garland, Utah | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/12 | 7:53 PM | 3.7 | 12.7 km | 2,500 m | Utah | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/12 | 7:53 PM | 3.53 | 13 km | 5,690 m | Utah | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/11 | 4:51 PM | 3 | 28.6 km | 6,400 m | Utah | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/11 | 4:51 PM | 3 | 29.2 km | 200 m | Utah | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/11 | 3:38 AM | 3.65 | 42.6 km | 70 m | southern Idaho | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/11 | 3:38 AM | 3.5 | 42.4 km | 1,100 m | southern Idaho | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/11 | 10:04 PM | 3.1 | 49 km | 3,200 m | southern Idaho | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/11 | 10:04 PM | 3.1 | 48.9 km | 5,480 m | southern Idaho | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Benson, Utah
Benson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cache County, Utah, United States. It is immediately south of Amalga, across State Route 218, and is west of the Logan-Cache Airport. The population was 1,485 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Loga..
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