Demographics & People — Benld, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,535 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 644 |
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| Family Households | 350 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0491 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,444 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 641 |
| German | 319 |
| Italian | 173 |
| Irish | 125 |
| English | 113 |
| American | 96 |
| Other groups | 95 |
| Scottish | 51 |
| Croatian | 30 |
| Polish | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 1,434 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,480 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,207 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.1% |
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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 Benld, Illinois.
