kids encyclopedia robot

Bennsville, Maryland facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Bennsville (Bensville), Maryland
Location of Bennsville, Maryland
Location of Bennsville, Maryland
Country United States
State Maryland
County Charles
Area
 • Total 16.91 sq mi (43.78 km2)
 • Land 16.90 sq mi (43.78 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
184 ft (56 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 15,288
 • Density 904.40/sq mi (349.19/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code 24-06615
GNIS feature ID 0589738

Bennsville (spelled Bensville by the United States Census Bureau) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Charles County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 15,288. The area is not an official postal designation, but is part of the Waldorf or Pomfret postal area. The Bennsville area is growing with new residential development, encouraged by the extension in the 1990s of Maryland Route 228 which provides quick access to Maryland Route 210. Bennsville has experienced the 2006 opening of North Point High School and the straightening of Middletown Road in 2008.

Geography

Bennsville is located at 38°37′24″N 77°0′23″W / 38.62333°N 77.00639°W / 38.62333; -77.00639 (38.623302, −77.006265).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 11,923
2020 15,288 28.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

2020 census

Bensville CDP, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 5,131 3,957 43.03% 25.88%
Black or African American alone (NH) 5,238 8,521 43.93% 55.74%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 59 51 0.49% 0.33%
Asian alone (NH) 496 731 4.16% 4.78%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 10 7 0.08% 0.05%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 33 90 0.28% 0.59%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 437 988 3.67% 6.46%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 519 943 4.35% 6.17%
Total 11,923 15,288 100.00% 100.00%

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bennsville (Maryland) para niños

kids search engine
Bennsville, Maryland Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.