Benton
Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,300. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.
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How many people live in Benton, Illinois?
Benton, Illinois has about 7,213 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Benton, Illinois?
The typical household in Benton, Illinois earns about $17,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Benton, Illinois expensive?
In Benton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.
How educated are people in Benton, Illinois?
About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Benton, Illinois?
About 21.3% of people in Benton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024