| Place Name | Benson |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27504 |
| County | Johnston County |
| Area Code(s) | 919,984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 3,346 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 19.81% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 45.58% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Raleigh-Cary, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 7th |
| State House Districts | 28 |
| State Senate Districts | 12 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 36.78% |
| African American | 45.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 17.64% |