Benton, Illinois Population 2022
Benton is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. Benton has a 2020 population of 6,731. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -5.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,085 in 2010.
The average household income in Benton is $60,761 with a poverty rate of 16.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $72,300. The median age in Benton is 40 years, 37.4 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
Benton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bentonwas:
- White: 94.46%
- Asian: 1.91%
- Black or African American: 1.71%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Other race: 0.79%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.33%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,585 | 94.46% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 0.80% |
| Some Other Race | 55 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.33% |
Benton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,816 | 2.36 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 1,262 | 1.37 | 51.2 |
| Married | 1,064 | 3.18 | 74.8 |
| Female | 346 | 3.13 | 69.4 |
| Male | 144 | 3.15 | 27.1 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 681 | 13.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,448 | 29.23% |
| Some College | 1,273 | 25.70% |
| Associates Degree | 451 | 9.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 641 | 12.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 370 | 7.47% |
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,612 | 3,935 | 920 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 120 | 25 |
| Asian | 127 | 88 | 66 |
| Black | 82 | 61 | 25 |
| Other Race | 33 | 26 | |
| Islander | 23 | 19 | |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.97%.
$33,861
Average Earnings
$36,463
Average Male
$29,201
Average Female
Benton Language by Age
Benton Language
98.94% of Benton residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
Benton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,176 | 982 | 15.90% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 94 | 47.96% |
| Asian | 133 | 67 | 50.38% |
| Other | 55 | NaN% | |
| Black | 69 | 6 | 8.70% |
| Islander | 23 | 4 | 17.39% |
16.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.27%
Male Poverty Rate
17.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Asian, with 50.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.94%.
Benton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Married by Age and Sex
Benton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Benton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 535 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 14.61% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 52.38% |
| Black | 2 | 1.94% |
Benton Veterans by Education
8.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.98%
Born in Benton
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.64% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 76.98% having been born in Illinois. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,731 | -40 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 6,771 | -40 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 6,811 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 6,851 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 6,891 | -41 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 6,932 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 6,935 | -49 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 6,984 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 6,990 | -13 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 7,003 | -53 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 7,056 | -28 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 7,084 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 7,085 | 205 | 0.29% |
| 2000 | 6,880 | -336 | -0.48% |
| 1990 | 7,216 | -562 | -0.75% |
| 1980 | 7,778 | 945 | 1.30% |
| 1970 | 6,833 | -190 | -0.27% |
| 1960 | 7,023 | -825 | -1.10% |
| 1950 | 7,848 | 476 | 0.63% |
| 1940 | 7,372 | -847 | -1.08% |
| 1930 | 8,219 | 1,018 | 1.33% |
| 1920 | 7,201 | 4,526 | 10.41% |
| 1910 | 2,675 | 0.00% |