Benson, Arizona

Benson, Arizona
Benson Visitor Center, replica of former Benson Southern Pacific Railroad Station (2024)
Benson Visitor Center, replica of former Benson Southern Pacific Railroad Station (2024)
Flag of Benson, Arizona
Location within Cochise County and Arizona
Location within Cochise County and Arizona
Detailed map of Benson
Detailed map of Benson
Coordinates: 31°57′20″N 110°18′24″W / 31.95556°N 110.30667°W / 31.95556; -110.30667
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyCochise
Founded1880
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
Area
 • Total
41.69 sq mi (107.97 km2)
 • Land41.64 sq mi (107.84 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation4,229 ft (1,289 m)
Population
 • Total
5,355
 • Density130/sq mi (50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST (no daylight saving time))
ZIP code
85602
Area code520
FIPS code04-05770
GNIS ID2409835[2]
Websitebensonaz.gov

Benson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,355. It was founded as a rail terminal for the area, and located approximately 45 miles (72 km) east-southeast of the city of Tucson.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benson, Arizona
  3. ^ "Benson city, Arizona - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 24, 2024.