Bensley, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bensley, Virginia
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Bensley community building
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Location of Bensley, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,971 |
| • Density | 2,062/sq mi (796/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 51-06728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867584 |
Bensley is a small community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, in the United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Bensley is like a close neighbor to the city of Richmond, Virginia.
In 2020, about 5,971 people lived in Bensley. The community is quite old, over 100 years! Even though it's an old village, it doesn't have its own active local government. You can find the Bensley Community building inside Bensley Park. There's also a new police station in the village. It's located near the old Bensley Bermuda Rescue Squad building.
Where is Bensley Located?
Bensley is in Virginia, at specific coordinates: 37.448897 degrees North and -77.445605 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says Bensley covers about 7.5 square kilometers (about 2.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 7.4 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). A very small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Bensley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,453 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,819 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,971 | 2.6% | |
In 2000, there were 5,435 people living in Bensley. This number grew to 5,971 by 2020. The community had about 2,252 households back in 2000. Many of these households were families.
The people living in Bensley come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 62% were White, 24% were African American, and 4% were Asian. About 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population in Bensley is quite diverse in age. In 2000, about 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in Bensley was 33 years old.
