Bensville, MD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bensville

Neighborhood

Charles, MD

Billingsley Park / Twinbrook Estates

Billingsley Forest / Oakwood

White Hall / Simmons Acres

Middletown / Deerwood

Avon Crest / Oak Knolls

Hampshire / McDaniel Country Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bensville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Households with Children

42.3%

School Enrollment K-12

2,303

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 22.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 32.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 10.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.4%
High School / GED: 23.4%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 33.6%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 36.3%
Living Alone: 21.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
Asian: 4.5%
Black or African American: 60.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 10.4%
Puerto Rican: 13.9%
Cuban: 7.3%
Dominican: 29.4%
Central American: 39.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.6%
Caribbean: 2.2%
Other Black: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 37.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.1%
Spanish: 6.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 6.5%
Middle School (5-8): 7.8%
High School (9-12): 8.9%
College / Graduate: 8.4%
Not Enrolled: 67.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources