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Benson (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

PO Box
Pleasant St
Jefferson St
Northridge Dr
Church
State St
County Rd 1600 N
State Rte 117
Washington St
County Rd 1700 N
County Rd 2000 E
County Rd 2200 E
Clayton
Front St
County Rd 1900 N
County Rd 2100 N
State Rte 116
Linn St
N Reiter St
County Rd 1800 N
S Reiter St
Adams
County Rd 2000 N
County Rd 2300 E
County Rd 2250 E
County Rd 1800 E
E State Rte 116
County Rd 2400 E
Mary St
County Rd 1900 E

Population of Benson, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)0.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,509.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.24% (-1)
Growth Since 2020-10.87% (-50)
Rank in State969th
Rank in Country20330th

The population of Benson, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 410. This is a decrease of -0.24% (-1 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Benson by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Benson by Age

Benson Population Pyramid 2022
Benson Median Age
39.1
Total
39.4
Male
38.3
Female
Benson Sex Ratio
46.09%
212
Male
53.91%
248
Female
Benson Age Dependency Ratio
34.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Benson Adults
353
Adults
(91 of whom are seniors) in Benson.

Population of Benson by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Benson

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 11.84%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.69%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 15.32%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benson

While the overall poverty rate of Benson is 11.84%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (15.32%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.69%).

Poverty Rate of Benson by Employment Status and Sex

1.92%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
1.56%
Male Employed
71.43%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Benson by Education

8.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.4%
High School
11.21%
Some College
4.44%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Benson

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Benson

The most common language spoken in Benson is English, with 97.1% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.23% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Benson by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Benson, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Benson by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree124.03%
Bachelors Degree3311.07%
Associates Degree5217.45%
Some College6421.48%
High School Graduate12541.95%
9th to 12th Grade103.36%
Less Than 9th Grade20.67%

Earnings Statistics of Benson by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$39,500

Average Earnings

$53,125

Average Male

$26,528

Average Female

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