Benton Information

Zip Code(s): 62812 (Click to check weather)
Area Code(s): 618
State: Illinois State
County: Franklin County
Average House Value: $48,000
Average Household Income: $27,177
People Per Household: 2

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Time Zone: Central (GMT -6:00)
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Geography
Land Area: 5.3 Sq. Mi.
Elevation: 470 feet

City Population
Total Population: 6,880
Male Population: 3,198
Female Population: 3,682
Average Resident Age: 41.8%
Percent Foreign Born: 0.8%

City Marital Status
Never Married 18.2% (18.2%)
Married 58.3% (58.3%)
Separated (Married) 1.6% (1.6%)
Widowed 10.8% (10.8%)
Divorced 11.0% (11.0%)
 
Races
White Non-Hispanic 98.3% (98.3%)
 
Ancestries
German 16.3% (16.3%)
English 15.0% (15.0%)
United States 14.9% (14.9%)
Irish 12.5% (12.5%)
Italian 3.9% (3.9%)
Dutch 2.8% (2.8%)
 
Schooling
High School 76.1% (76.1%)
Bachelors 13.3% (13.3%)
Graduates 4.8% (4.8%)


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