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Benld

Illinois · 1,556 residents · 1.06 sq mi
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Benld has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,200. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,556
+1%since 2000
from 1,541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,468 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Benld
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,395 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,161
+23%since 2000
from $15,521 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+6%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,499)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,516)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score6.3%(98)
Diversity Score
6
+69%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benld, Illinois?

Benld, Illinois has about 1,556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benld, Illinois?

The typical household in Benld, Illinois earns about $41,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benld, Illinois expensive?

In Benld, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Benld, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Benld, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benld, Illinois?

About 12.3% of people in Benld, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benld, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Benld, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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