Benson is a village located in Woodford County, Illinois. Benson has a 2025 population of 402. Benson is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 411 in 2020.
The average household income in Benson is $90,701 with a poverty rate of 5.01%.The median age in Benson is 45.5 years: 48.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benson includes 97.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 471 | 97.72% |
Black or African American | 8 | 1.66% |
Two or more races | 3 | 0.62% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benson's average per capita income is $47,321. Household income levels show a median of $74,886. The poverty rate stands at 5.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $92,917 | - |
Families | $79,821 | $98,748 |
Households | $74,886 | $90,701 |
Non Families | $49,286 | $69,212 |
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