In the U.S., population and steets are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau every 10 years. The data for Fort Benning is available in the U.S. Census Bureau's website. The population and steets in Fort Benning City were taken in the 1970 census. Using these figures, you can compare the city to others in the same region.
The population of Fort Benning is made up of 12,816 military members (Permanent Active Duty), 19,912 Military Trainees (weekly average), 26,900 family members, and 3,745 civilian workers. This makes Fort Benning the 6th largest installation and third highest troop density in the state of Georgia. It has a median age of 20.3 years old. Its population is mainly composed of men.
The median age in Fort Benning is 22 years old. The percentage of foreign-born residents is significantly lower than the state average. The percentage of renters is significantly higher than the state average. The number of rooms per house is significantly below average. The median house age is also lower than the state average. Despite the large population, the community has a moderate climate. Residents enjoy a variety of recreational facilities year-round.
The city of Fort Benning is a large military installation located near Columbus, Georgia. It is comprised of over 120,000 acres of land. It is part of the Columbus, Georgia-Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its population was 11,737 at the 2000 census. The city is now part of the consolidated city of Cusseta. The area covers 8.7 square miles.