Benson, North Carolina

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. In 2010, the population was 3,311, up from 2,923 in 2000.

Benson, North Carolina
Town
Downtown Benson
Motto: 
"The Center of Attention"
Location of Benson, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°23′10″N 78°32′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston
Government
  MayorJerry M. Medlin
  Town ManagerKimberly Pickett
Area
  Total2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2)
  Land2.81 sq mi (7.26 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,967
  Density1,414.26/sq mi (546.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27504
Area code(s)919 and 984
FIPS code37-05040
GNIS feature ID2405242
Websitewww.townofbenson.com
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