Benton, Illinois
Benton: City in Illinois
About
Benton is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,087 and a population density of 484 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,784 inhabitants.
The city was created 183 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Benton
| Population : | 6,784 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 62812 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 14.66 km2 |
| Capital city : | Benton is capital of Franklin County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 (183 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:38:01 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 463 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton is located at 37°59'48"N 88°55'12"W (37.9967200, -88.9200700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benton decreased by 4.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,087 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,090 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,062 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,010 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,997 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,994 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,945 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,945 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,907 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,867 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,784 | -1.22% | estimation process |
Benton zip code is 62812.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 17055
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People born in Benton (15)
People born in Benton, including politician William L. Hungate, Historian of ancient science Adrienne Mayor, musician Billy Grammer, .
List
- Charles B. Garrigus (California Poet Laureate) he was born in 13/06/1914
- John Bauer (American football guard and tackle who played for the New York Giants (1932-2010)) he was born in 11/03/1932
- Lin Bolen (American television producer) she was born in 23/03/1941
- Mitchell Olenski (American football player, coach (1920-2000)) he was born in 13/01/1920
- Noble Threewitt (American horse trainer) he was born in 24/02/1911
- Paul Lipscomb (American football player (1923-1964)) he was born in 13/01/1923
- Tommy Johnagin (American comedian) he was born in 25/03/1983
- Rich Yunkus (American basketball player) he was born in 13/11/1949
- Shirley Marsh (American politician) she was born in 22/06/1925
- Ernest Glen Wever (psychologist) he was born in 16/10/1902
- Dave Severin (American politician)
- Mary Logan Tucker (American activist) she was born in 20/06/1858
Schools in Benton
College & universities near Benton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148256 | Rend Lake College | Ina (IL) | 62846 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
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- Benton , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 37,214 people.
- Benton , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 4,467 people.
- Benton , Michigan charter township in Berrien County, Michigan with a population of 2,841 people.
- Benton , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,727 people.
- Benton , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,720 people.
- Benton , Louisiana suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 2,092 people.
- Benton , Ohio city in United States of America with a population of 1,608 people.
- Benton , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,247 people.
- Benton , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 880 people.
- Benton , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 865 people.
- Benton , Minnesota City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 824 people.
- Benton , Pennsylvania borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 805 people.
- Benton , Wisconsin village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 489 people.
- Benton , Indiana unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana with a population of 445 people.
- Benton , New Hampshire city in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 378 people.
- Benton , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 40 people.
- Benton , Alabama town of the United States with a population of 40 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 19,411 | County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city |
| West Frankfort | 7,733 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Logan | 3,057 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Christopher | 2,686 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Sesser | 1,837 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Zeigler | 1,671 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Royalton | 1,110 | City in Minnesota |
| Valier | 630 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| West City | 626 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Thompsonville | 519 | Village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Buckner | 435 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Orient | 338 | City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States |
| Ewing | 293 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Benton distances to largest Illinois cities
