Benton, IL Demographics
A map of Benton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,149 | 91.7% |
Multiracial | 288 | 4.3% |
Hispanic | 174 | 2.6% |
Asian | 36 | 0.5% |
Black | 33 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 29 | 0.4% |
Benton, Illinois had a population of 6,709 in 2020. It was 91.7% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Benton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is the 292nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Benton's White Population
6,149 residents of Benton identify as White, or 91.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Benton considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is ranked #633 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more White than neighboring West City (86.9% White). Benton is less White than neighboring Hanaford (94.7% White), Ewing (93% White), Buckner (92.2% White), and Orient (93.3% White).
Benton's Black Population
33 residents of Benton identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benton less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is ranked #825 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Black than neighboring Hanaford (0% Black), Buckner (0.2% Black), and Orient (0% Black). Benton is less Black than neighboring West City (1.2% Black), and Ewing (1% Black).
Benton's Asian Population
36 residents of Benton identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is ranked #590 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Asian than neighboring Hanaford (0.3% Asian), Ewing (0% Asian), Buckner (0% Asian), and Orient (0% Asian). Benton is less Asian than neighboring West City (1.1% Asian).
Benton's Hispanic Population
174 residents of Benton identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benton less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is ranked #805 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hanaford (2.2% Hispanic), Ewing (0.7% Hispanic), Buckner (1% Hispanic), and Orient (1.5% Hispanic). Benton is less Hispanic than neighboring West City (3.4% Hispanic).
Benton's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Benton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hanaford (0.3% Native American/Other), Ewing (0% Native American/Other), and Buckner (0% Native American/Other). Benton is less Native American/Other than neighboring West City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Orient (0.9% Native American/Other).
Benton's Multiracial Population
288 residents of Benton identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Benton is ranked #413 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanaford (2.5% Multiracial). Benton is less Multiracial than neighboring West City (6.7% Multiracial), Ewing (5.3% Multiracial), and Buckner (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.