Categories in Bensheim
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bensheim
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 409 | 32 years |
| Shopping | 239 | 42 years |
| Real estate | 224 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 223 | — |
| Restaurants | 216 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 182 | — |
| Electronics stores | 146 | 23 years |
| Lawyers legal | 116 | — |
| Financial services | 100 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 90 | — |
Bensheim Facts
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Population | 24,649 |
| Male Population | 11,887 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,762 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.0% |
| Median Age | 45.9 years (Male: 44.9, Female: 46.8) |
| Area Codes | 6251 |
| Neighborhoods | Auerbach, Fehlheim, Gronau, Schönberg, Schwanheim |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.68369, 8.61839 |
| Postal Codes | 64625 |
Map of Bensheim
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Bensheim Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,624 | 25,406 | 26,211 | 24,875 | 24,649 |
| Population Density | 2,628.1 / km² | 2,605.7 / km² | 2,688.3 / km² | 2,551.3 / km² | 2,528.1 / km² |
Bensheim Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 5.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensheim | -2.9% | -2.1% | -5.1% |
| Hesse | +9% | +5.7% | +0.4% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Bensheim Median Age
Median Age: 45.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensheim | 45.9 yrs | 46.8 yrs | 44.9 yrs |
| Hesse | 44.2 yrs | 45.1 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Bensheim Population Density
Population Density: 2,528 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensheim | 24,649 | 9.8 km² | 2,528 / km² |
| Hesse | 6 million | 21,118.3 km² | 286 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Bensheim Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bensheim
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bensheim
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bensheim
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bensheim CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensheim | 254,842 tn | 10.34 tn | 26,137.6 tons/km² |
| Hesse | 61,074,998 tn | 10.11 tn | 2,892 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 254,842 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,137.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/17/14 | 4:46 PM | 3.6 | 12.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km SE of Pfungstadt, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/11 | 12:43 PM | 3.9 | 91.8 km | 12,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/10 | 1:35 AM | 3.4 | 44.6 km | 9,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/10 | 12:42 AM | 3.4 | 44.9 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/08 | 9:48 AM | 3.2 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/13/07 | 2:11 PM | 3 | 27.6 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/07 | 8:22 AM | 3 | 82.6 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/06 | 9:26 PM | 3.1 | 98.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/05 | 5:43 AM | 3.5 | 90 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/05 | 3:32 PM | 3.3 | 40.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Bensheim
Bensheim is a town in the Bergstraße district in southern Hesse, Germany. Bensheim lies on the Bergstraße and at the edge of the Odenwald mountains while at the same time having an open view over the Rhine plain. With about 39,000 inhabitants (2013),..
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