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Benson

Illinois · 423 residents · 0.163 sq mi
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Benson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. 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 $85,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
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
423
+4%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,595 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
−10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654134615085561990201020202024Benson
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,911
+24%since 2000
from $19,358 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(418)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+189%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benson, Illinois?

Benson, Illinois has about 423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benson, Illinois?

The typical household in Benson, Illinois earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benson, Illinois expensive?

In Benson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Benson, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Benson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benson, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Benson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Benson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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