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Ben Tracy Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 7, 2026: By Dominic Newman

Ben Tracy is an American journalist and senior national and environmental correspondent for CBS News.

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Best Known For:The television program CBS Evening News
Breakthrough:Joined CBS News as a network correspondent based in the Los Angeles bureau in 2008

10 Quick Facts About Ben Tracy

  • Full Name: Ben Tracy
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Correspondent and reporter
  • Known For: The television program CBS Evening News
  • Current Role: Senior national and environmental correspondent
  • Date of Birth: August 16, 1976
  • Age: 49 years old
  • Place of Birth: St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Beats: Environment / Climate and Politics / Government
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Ben Tracy Age

Ben Tracy is 49 years old. He was born on August 16, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Leo.

Education

He attended Marquette University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.

  • Marquette University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism and Political Science
    • Period: 1994–1998
  • Marquette University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Communication

Career & Work

Ben Tracy's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet and WCCO-TV.

Organization: CBS News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2008–Present
Organization: WCCO-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2004–2008
Details: Minneapolis, MN

Rise to Fame

Ben Tracy rose to prominence for his role on the television show CBS Evening News.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: CBS Evening News (Correspondent, 2008-Present)

Notable Coverage

  • White House Correspondent - CBS News - 2017 - Covering the Trump administration

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Journalism Excellence

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ben Tracy
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: August 16, 1976
  • Age: 49
  • Birthday: August 16
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: St. Paul, Minnesota

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/bentracynews

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