State
County
Land Area (mi²)
36.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
237.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.61%
Growth Since 2010
-4.54%
World Population Review
Benton, Illinois Population 2021
8,578
Benton is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. Benton has a 2020 population of 8,578. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -4.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,986 in 2010. Benton reached it's highest population of 8,987 in 2011.
The average household income in Benton is $61,041 with a poverty rate of 17.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $692 per month, and the median house value is $74,900. The median age in Benton is 41.5 years, 38.8 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
Benton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:
- White: 95.40%
- Asian: 1.51%
- Black or African American: 1.36%
- Two or more races: 1.06%
- Other race: 0.63%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Benton, Illinois is 8,578 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,737.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,986.
Benton, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,376 | 95.40% |
| Asian | 133 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 1.06% |
| Some Other Race | 55 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
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Benton Population by Race
Benton Population Pyramid $2021
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Benton Population by Age
Benton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,576 | 2.37 | 67.3 |
| Married | 1,508 | 3.06 | 80 |
| Non Family | 1,472 | 1.35 | 58.4 |
| Female | 428 | 3.1 | 65.4 |
| Male | 168 | 3.17 | 36.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
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Benton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 1.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 730 | 11.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,870 | 29.82% |
| Some College | 1,737 | 27.70% |
| Associates Degree | 550 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 821 | 13.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 462 | 7.37% |
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Benton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,910 | 5,183 | 1,188 |
| Hispanic | 204 | 137 | 25 |
| Asian | 127 | 88 | 66 |
| Black | 82 | 61 | 25 |
| Other Race | 33 | 26 | |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 21 | 4 |
| Islander | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.70%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.97%.
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,798
Average Earnings
$37,474
Average Male
$25,673
Average Female
Benton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Benton Language by Age
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Benton Language
99.11% of Benton residents speak only English, while 0.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.80% of the population.
Benton Language
Benton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,934 | 1,290 | 16.26% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 103 | 46.40% |
| Asian | 133 | 67 | 50.38% |
| Other | 55 | 55 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 93 | 7 | 7.53% |
| Black | 69 | 6 | 8.70% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.10%
Male Poverty Rate
17.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is Multiple, with 7.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.64%.
Benton Poverty
Benton Poverty Rate by Education
Benton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Benton Marital Status
Benton Veterans by War
Benton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 10.20% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 12.75% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 31.43% |
| Black | 2 | 1.94% |
Benton Veterans by Race
Benton Veterans by Education
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9.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
Benton Veterans by Education
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53.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Benton Employment by Age
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Benton Employment by Race
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Benton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.92%
Native Born
1.08%
Foreign Born
0.30%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.92% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 79.54% having been born in Illinois. 0.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Benton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,578 | -53 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 8,631 | -53 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 8,684 | -53 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 8,737 | -53 | -0.60% |
| 2017 | 8,790 | -6 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 8,796 | -64 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 8,860 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 8,868 | -19 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 8,887 | -64 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 8,951 | -36 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 8,987 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 8,986 | 0.00% |