Benton, Illinois

Population Data for Benton, IL:

Population – 11349
Male – 47.93 %
Female – 52.07 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.65 %
Hispanic – 0.51 %
African American – 0.22 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.17 %
Asian – 0.22 %

Geographic Data for Benton, Illinois:

Population Density – 115.46 per sq. mi
Elevation – 462 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benton:

In Elementary School – 1,217 (47.59 %)
In High School – 549 (21.47 %)
In College – 474 (18.54 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 719 (9.22 %)
Associate’s Degree – 626 (8.03 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,821 (23.36 %)
High School Graduate – 2,471 (31.70 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 639 (8.20 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benton, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 51.68 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.81 %
Unemployment Level – 5.14 %

Median Household Income – $29,313.00
Average Household Size – 2.34

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.82 %
2 Vehicles – 35.08 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.29 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benton - $390 per month