Demographics in Benton, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Benton?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,076

Male

3,379

47.8%

Female

3,697

52.2%

Median Age

42.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

90.0%

Black

1.3%

Hispanic

4.0%

Asian

0.8%

Two or More

7.4%

Other

0.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.1%

High School or Higher

34.3%

Foreign Born

2.0%

Veterans

6.5%

Married

36.4%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Benton, IL has a population of 7,076 with a median age of 42.2. The racial makeup is 90.0% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.8% Asian. About 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.0%.