Benton, Illinois Population 2022
Benton is a city located in Franklin County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. With a 2020 population of 6,633, it is the 293rd largest city in Illinois and the 5532nd largest city in the United States. Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,709 in 2020. Spanning over 6 miles, Benton has a population density of 1,210 people per square mile.
The average household income in Benton is $60,761 with a poverty rate of 14.71%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $663 per month, and the median house value is $75,700. 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: 94.55%
- Black or African American: 1.93%
- Two or more races: 1.48%
- Other race: 1.07%
- Asian: 0.72%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,597 | 94.55% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 75 | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 103 | 1.48% |
Benton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,835 | 2.34 | 65.5 |
| Married | 1,128 | 3.17 | 86.2 |
| Male | 116 | 3.31 | 31 |
| Female | 331 | 3.04 | 68.9 |
| Non Family | 1,260 | 1.33 | 49.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 1.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 642 | 13.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,517 | 31.39% |
| Some College | 1,037 | 21.46% |
| Associates Degree | 518 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 710 | 14.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 325 | 6.73% |
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 98 | 79 | 64 |
| Black | 80 | 61 | 18 |
| White | 4,447 | 3,820 | 953 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 170 | 23 |
| Islander | 17 | 13 | |
| Other Race | 51 | 38 | |
| Asian | 47 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.90%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 65.31%.
$41,052
Average Earnings
$42,402
Average Male
$36,571
Average Female
Benton Language by Age
Benton Language
98.33% of Benton residents speak only English, while 1.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
Benton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 103 | 41.87% |
| Islander | 17 | 4 | 23.53% |
| White | 6,147 | 827 | 13.45% |
| Black | 79 | 8 | 10.13% |
| Other | 71 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 99 | 5 | 5.05% |
14.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.69%
Male Poverty Rate
15.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is Multiple, with 5.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.55%.
Benton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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 | 387 | 7.59% |
| Black | 3 | 2.70% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23.47% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 15.04% |
Benton Veterans by Education
10.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
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
78.33%
Born in Benton
99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.41% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 78.33% having been born in Illinois. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,675 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 7,201 | 4,526 | 10.41% |
| 1930 | 8,219 | 1,018 | 1.33% |
| 1940 | 7,372 | -847 | -1.08% |
| 1950 | 7,848 | 476 | 0.63% |
| 1960 | 7,023 | -825 | -1.10% |
| 1970 | 6,833 | -190 | -0.27% |
| 1980 | 7,778 | 945 | 1.30% |
| 1990 | 7,216 | -562 | -0.75% |
| 2000 | 6,880 | -336 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 7,087 | 207 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 7,049 | -38 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 7,011 | -38 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 6,973 | -38 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 6,935 | -38 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 6,897 | -38 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 6,859 | -38 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 6,821 | -38 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 6,783 | -38 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 6,745 | -38 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 6,709 | -36 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 6,671 | -38 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 6,633 | -38 | -0.57% |