Benson, Illinois

Population Data for Benson, IL:

Population – 698
Male – 49.28 %
Female – 50.72 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.85 %
Hispanic – 0.86 %
African American – 0.14 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.00 %
Asian – 0.14 %

Geographic Data for Benson, Illinois:

Population Density – 22.23 per sq. mi
Elevation – 739 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benson:

In Elementary School – 62 (44.60 %)
In High School – 36 (25.90 %)
In College – 16 (11.51 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 53 (11.55 %)
Associate’s Degree – 40 (8.71 %)
Some College, No Degree – 84 (18.30 %)
High School Graduate – 223 (48.58 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 24 (5.23 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benson, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 63.13 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.86 %
Unemployment Level – 2.84 %

Median Household Income – $50,694.00
Average Household Size – 2.59

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.41 %
2 Vehicles – 38.89 %
3 or more Vehicles – 26.67 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benson - $517 per month