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Benton

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
36.131
State:
Illinois

Benton is located in Franklin County, Illinois. Benton has a 2025 population of 8,532 . It is also the county seat of Franklin County . Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,724 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton is $67,069 with a poverty rate of 17.16%. The median age in Benton is 44.7 years: 42.4 years for males, and 48.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.1 males.

8.5K
Total Population
236
Density (mi²)
-32 -0.37%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 90.92% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (90.92%)

Two or more races (6.9%)

Black or African American (1.05%)

Asian (0.69%)

Other race (0.38%)

Native American (0.06%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,88390.92%
Two or more races5986.9%
Black or African American911.05%
Asian600.69%
Other race330.38%
Native American50.06%

Benton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton's average per capita income is $40,342. Household income levels show a median of $51,747. The poverty rate stands at 17.16%.

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$82,604-
Families$64,835$88,303
Households$51,747$67,069
Non Families$25,446$37,975

$40,342

Average Income

$51,747

Median Household Income

17.16%

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)