Benton, ILPublished Date: November 23, 2024Benton is located in Franklin County, Illinois and has a population of 6,999. The poverty rate in Benton is 16.3% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Benton is 5.1% while the Franklin County unemployment rate is 6.7%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.4% |
| Female | | 51.6% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 40.8 |
| Franklin | | 43.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $48,784 |
| Franklin | | $51,031 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $80,914 |
| Franklin | | $87,353 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $711 |
| Franklin | | $725 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 16.3% |
| Franklin | | 17.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 92.4%
▩ Black or African American 0.6%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.3%
▩ Hispanic 4%
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