Bensley, VA Demographics

A map of Bensley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,610	2,661	43.9%	44.6%
White	1,771	1,670	29.8%	28.0%
Black	1,395	1,358	23.4%	22.7%
Multiracial	74	142	1.2%	2.4%
Asian	55	80	0.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	44	60	0.7%	1.0%

Bensley, Virginia has an estimated population of 5,949, a less than 1% change from the 5,971 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.9% Hispanic, 29.8% White, 23.4% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bensley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bensley has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bensley, that probability was 67.1% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bensley is ranked the 184th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bensley was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bensley's White Population

1,771 residents of Bensley, or 29.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bensley is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Bensley ranks 622nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bensley's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Bensley's population has increased from 28.0% to 29.8%.

Bensley is more White than neighboring Meadowbrook (24.2% White), and Montrose (17.1% White). Bensley is less White than neighboring Bellwood (32.3% White), Richmond (41.4% White), and Chester (54.6% White).

Bensley's Black Population

1,395 residents of Bensley, or 23.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bensley is higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Bensley ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bensley's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Bensley's population has increased from 22.7% to 23.4%.

Bensley is more Black than neighboring Chester (22.3% Black). Bensley is less Black than neighboring Meadowbrook (38.9% Black), Bellwood (28.1% Black), Richmond (40.6% Black), and Montrose (72% Black).

Bensley's Asian Population

55 residents of Bensley, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bensley is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Bensley ranks 260th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bensley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Asian residents' share of Bensley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Bensley is less Asian than neighboring Meadowbrook (2.9% Asian), Bellwood (2.6% Asian), Richmond (2.1% Asian), Chester (1.5% Asian), and Montrose (1.8% Asian).

Bensley's Hispanic Population

2,610 residents of Bensley, or 43.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bensley is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Bensley ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bensley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bensley's population has decreased from 44.6% to 43.9%.

Bensley is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowbrook (29% Hispanic), Bellwood (30% Hispanic), Richmond (10.7% Hispanic), Chester (16.4% Hispanic), and Montrose (2.5% Hispanic).

Bensley's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Bensley, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bensley is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bensley ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bensley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bensley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Bensley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellwood (0.6% Native American/Other), and Montrose (0.3% Native American/Other). Bensley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chester (1% Native American/Other).

Bensley's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Bensley, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bensley is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Bensley ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bensley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bensley's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Bensley is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadowbrook (4.3% Multiracial), Bellwood (6.4% Multiracial), Richmond (4.6% Multiracial), Chester (4.2% Multiracial), and Montrose (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.