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Benton township

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
14.158
State:
Illinois

Benton township is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Benton township has a 2026 population of 19,037. Benton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,926 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton township is $82,995 with a poverty rate of 8.92%. The median age in Benton township is 47.3 years: 48.5 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.5 males.

19K
Total Population
1,345
Density (mi²)
71 0.37%
Growth

Benton township Population

Benton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202619,037710.37%
202518,966710.38%
202418,895710.38%
202318,824100.05%
202218,814-57-0.3%
202118,871-55-0.29%
202018,926-33-0.17%
201918,731-117-0.62%
201818,848-169-0.89%
201719,017-55-0.29%
201619,072-4-0.02%
201519,076-41-0.21%
201419,117350.18%
201319,082680.36%
201219,01450.03%
201119,009580.31%
201019,000320.17%

Median Age

Overall: 47.3 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 48.5 years

Benton township Adults

There are 15,417 adults, (3,807 of whom are seniors) in Benton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,112 (53.6%)
Male: 8,745 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 59.29% White, 12.35% other race, 8.95% Black or African American, 3.37% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,18159.29%
Two or more races2,75914.63%
Other race2,32812.35%
Black or African American1,6878.95%
Asian6353.37%
Native American2671.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,33212.37%
Other race2,27012.04%
White1,5828.39%
Native American2171.15%
Black or African American550.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,59950.9%
Black or African American1,6328.65%
Asian6353.37%
Two or more races4272.26%
Other race580.31%
Native American500.27%

Benton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township 's average per capita income is $52,843. Household income levels show a median of $82,995. The poverty rate stands at 8.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$106,616-
Families$100,263$112,404
Households$82,995$95,286
Non Families$48,659$62,178

$52,843

Average Income

$82,995

Median Household Income

8.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)