Demographics & People — Benson, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 482 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 203 |
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| Family Households | 143 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0448 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 471 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 195 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 101 |
| Irish | 84 |
| English | 39 |
| European | 35 |
| Other groups | 31 |
| American | 27 |
| Arab | 13 |
| Lebanese | 13 |
| Italian | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 461 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 471 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 36 |
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| Population 18+ | 357 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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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 Benson, Illinois.
