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Benton city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Benton city • Census GEOID: 1705300 • Franklin County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Benton city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $54,123 ±$11,820
Per Capita Income $32,057 ±$4,871
Poverty Rate 17.7% ±4.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 1,162 ±326
Unemployment Rate 3.9% ±2.8%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 2,780 ±338
Broadband Internet Rate 87.5% ±3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).