Benton township is located in Franklin County Illinois. Benton township has a 2024 population of 18,718. Benton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton township is $94,423 with a poverty rate of 9.18%. The median age in Benton township is 43.5 years: 41.3 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,885 | 67.8% |
| Other race | 2,069 | 10.89% |
| Black or African American | 1,853 | 9.75% |
| Two or more races | 1,720 | 9.05% |
| Native American | 343 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,508 | 2.53 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 3,895 | 3.05 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 2,353 | 1.13 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 863 | 3.37 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 397 | 3.88 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 891 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,321 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,623 | 12.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,017 | 7.68% |
| High School Graduate | 4,288 | 32.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 713 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 3,396 | 25.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,129 | 7,881 | 1,950 |
| Hispanic | 3,403 | 2,241 | 537 |
| Other Race | 1,330 | 974 | 175 |
| Black | 1,265 | 1,089 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 950 | 645 | 280 |
| Native American | 245 | 141 | 38 |
| Asian | 128 | 128 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,449 | $85,544 | $72,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,185 | $69,057 | $75,125 |
| High School Graduate | $45,994 | $59,107 | $37,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,792 | $33,968 | $21,432 |
| Overall | $47,470 | $59,033 | $43,053 |
| Some College | $45,733 | $49,808 | $41,603 |
$47,470
Average Earnings
$59,033
Average Male
$43,053
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.04% of Benton township residents speak only English, while 28.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,999 | 903 | 15.05% |
| White | 10,543 | 414 | 3.93% |
| Black | 1,853 | 390 | 21.05% |
| Multiple | 1,720 | 197 | 11.45% |
| Other | 2,069 | 197 | 9.52% |
9.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.73%
Male Poverty Rate
11.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton township is Black, with 21.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton township is White, with 3.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.58% |
| High School | 11.03% |
| Some College | 2.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 0.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,467 | $103,978 |
| Households | $80,030 | $94,423 |
| Married Families | $97,901 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,349 | $68,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,372
Number of Veterans
1,096
Male Veterans
276
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 446 |
| First Gulf War | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 183 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 465 |
| 35 to 54 | 378 |
| 65 to 74 | 354 |
| 75+ | 149 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,011 | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 4.73% |
| Black | 147 | 8.86% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 7.94% |
| Asian | 81 | 63.28% |
| Other Race | 33 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.35%
Born in Benton township
87.42%
Native Born
12.58%
Foreign Born
4.99%
Non Citizen
7.59%
Naturalized
87.42% of Benton township residents were born in the United States, with 59.35% having been born in Illinois. 4.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,353 | -73 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 18,426 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 18,499 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 18,572 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 18,645 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 18,718 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 18,791 | -73 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 18,864 | -109 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 18,973 | -55 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 19,028 | 297 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 18,731 | -117 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 18,848 | -169 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 19,017 | -55 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 19,072 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 19,076 | -41 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 19,117 | 35 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 19,082 | 68 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 19,014 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 19,009 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 19,000 | 0 | 0% |