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Benton

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.49
State:
Illinois

Benton is a city located in Franklin County, Illinois. Benton has a 2026 population of 6,517. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,699 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $54,123 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in Benton is 42.6 years: 38.7 years for males, and 48.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.2 males.

6.5K
Total Population
1,187
Density (mi²)
-30 -0.46%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,517-30-0.46%
20256,547-31-0.47%
20246,578-24-0.36%
20236,602-9-0.14%
20226,611-44-0.66%
20216,655-44-0.66%
20206,699-18-0.27%
20196,867-40-0.58%
20186,907-38-0.55%
20176,94500%
20166,945-49-0.7%
20156,994-3-0.04%
20146,997-13-0.19%
20137,010-52-0.74%
20127,062-28-0.39%
20117,09010.01%
20107,08920.03%
20006,880-336-4.66%
19907,216-562-7.23%
19807,77894513.83%
19706,833-190-2.71%
19607,023-825-10.51%
19507,8484766.46%
19407,372-847-10.31%
19308,2191,01814.14%
19207,2014,526169.2%
19102,67500%

Median Age

Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 38.7 years

Benton Adults

There are 5,444 adults, (1,743 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,628 (52.9%)
Male: 3,235 (47.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 90.15% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,18790.15%
Two or more races5317.74%
Black or African American721.05%
Asian570.83%
Other race150.22%
Native American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1582.3%
White440.64%
Other race150.22%
Black or African American110.16%
Native American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,14389.51%
Two or more races3735.43%
Black or African American610.89%
Asian570.83%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $44,667. Household income levels show a median of $54,123. The poverty rate stands at 17.74%.

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$100,086-
Families$66,944$100,367
Households$54,123$76,190
Non Families$28,328$38,495

$44,667

Average Income

$54,123

Median Household Income

17.74%

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)