Benson, Utah facts for kids
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Benson, Utah
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Location in Cache County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Organized | May 3, 1871 |
| Named for | Ezra T. Benson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.4 sq mi (86.5 km2) |
| • Land | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2) |
| • Water | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,416 ft (1,346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,485 |
| • Density | 49/sq mi (18.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84335
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-05050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407829 |
Benson is a community in Cache County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. Benson is located just south of Amalga, Utah. It is also west of the Logan-Cache Airport.
In 2010, about 1,485 people lived in Benson. It is part of the larger Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Area. This area includes several towns and cities that are close together. As of early 2024, the people of Benson were working to make their community an official municipality. This would give them more local control over their area.
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Understanding Benson's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,451 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,485 | 2.3% | |
Learning about a place's population helps us understand its people. In 2000, Benson had 1,451 residents. By 2010, this number grew slightly to 1,485 people.
Who Lives in Benson?
In 2000, most people in Benson were White. A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 415 households in Benson. A household means all the people living in one home. Many homes (about 49%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (78%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.5 people.
Age Groups in Benson
The population of Benson in 2000 was quite young. About 37.6% of residents were under 18 years old. Another 11.3% were between 18 and 24. The median age was 26 years. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
Benson's Location and Water
Benson covers a total area of about 86.5 square kilometers (33.4 square miles). Most of this area is land. However, a significant part, about 7.8 square kilometers (3 square miles), is water.
This water includes the southern and eastern parts of Cutler Reservoir. This reservoir is formed by the Little Bear River and the Bear River. These rivers are important natural features of the area.
History of Schools in Benson
Education has always been important in Benson. The first school buildings were simple log cabins. They had only one room and taught basic subjects. These early schools were temporary. They were later replaced by stronger buildings.
Early Brick School Houses
In 1894, a brick school house was built in eastern Benson. It was called the Riverside School. This school had two classrooms. Each room taught three different grade levels. In 1896, a teacher named Mary Griffith earned $30 a month at Riverside School.
Another brick school was built in 1897 in western Benson. This school was located on a hill overlooking the Bear River. When it first opened, it taught students from first to eighth grade in two rooms. Later, as more children enrolled, it taught only grades one through six. This building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is known as the Benson Elementary School.
Changes in Education
After these brick schools were built, church services were sometimes held in them. These two schools served the community's educational needs for the first six grades until 1935. That year, a new, more modern school was built.
This new school was used for about 30 years. However, in 1968, it closed its doors. The Cache County School Board decided to combine smaller schools. This helped them offer more classes and save money. Starting in the fall of 1969, all school-age children from Benson traveled by bus to other schools. Younger students (Kindergarten to sixth grade) went to Summit Elementary in Smithfield. Older students went to Richmond North Cache Junior High and Sky View High School in Smithfield.
See also
In Spanish: Benson (Utah) para niños
