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Bentley

Illinois · 26 residents (2025 est.) · 0.143 sq mi
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Bentley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. Median home value is $24,000. With a median age of 77.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 77.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22
−49%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
77.2
+86%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
7182940512000201020202024Bentley
202422
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,364
+325%since 2000
from $9,269 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.245
−35%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade71.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.3
−52%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
36.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bentley, Illinois?

Bentley, Illinois has about 22 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bentley, Illinois?

The typical household in Bentley, Illinois earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bentley, Illinois expensive?

In Bentley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $24,000.

How educated are people in Bentley, Illinois?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bentley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bentley, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Bentley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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