Benson is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, near the intersection of Interstates 95 and 40. Benson celebrates Mule Days on the fourth Saturday of September, a festival that attracts over 60,000 people each year. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,967.
Southeast
Benson
Johnston County, NC
Population
4,004
Walk Score
62 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$918
Median home value
$144,600
Founded
1874
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Benson Historic District · listed 1985
Notable landmarks
- Benson National Guard Armory
- Hannah's Creek Primitive Baptist Church · listed 1991
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