Demographics & People — Benton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,076 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,400 |
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| Median Age | 42.6 |
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| Total Households | 3,013 |
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| Family Households | 1,797 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1213 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,370 |
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| Black or African American | 89 |
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| Asian | 60 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 284 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,295 |
| Other groups | 873 |
| German | 765 |
| Irish | 699 |
| English | 671 |
| American | 530 |
| Italian | 293 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 281 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 249 |
| Scottish | 232 |
Language
| English Only | 6,319 |
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| Spanish | 178 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,679 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 459 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,416 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Benton, Illinois.
