Benjamin, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 864, Benjamin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Benjamin is a small community located in Utah, within Utah County. The total population is 864. It ranks as the 183rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benjamin is 26.4 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 32.0 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Benjamin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benjamin is $69,632. This is 27% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $687,500. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Benjamin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 15.9%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Benjamin, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.