Bennington, Illinois
Bennington: unincorporated community in Illinois
About
Bennington is a city located in the county of Edwards in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,669. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,476 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bennington
| Population | 1,476 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Edwards County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5242,-88.1314 |
| Altitude | 1,368 feet / 417 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:29:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -13.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bennington is located at 38°31'27"N 88°7'53"W (38.5242200, -88.1314300).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bennington decreased by 13.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,669 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,645 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,613 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,593 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,572 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,565 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,559 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,529 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,506 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,503 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,476 | -1.83% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bennington, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bennington, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bennington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Er Post Office | Mount Erie (IL) | 62446 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Bennington, Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 14,897 people.
- Bennington, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 3,190 people.
- Bennington, Michigan township in Shiawassee County, Michigan with a population of 3,048 people.
- Bennington, Nebraska City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,518 people.
- Bennington, New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,518 people.
- Bennington, Kansas human settlement in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 618 people.
- Bennington, Oklahoma human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 374 people.
Other cities in Edwards County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edwards County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | 1,889 | City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois |
| West Salem | 844 | Village in the United States |
| Bone Gap | 232 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Browns | 128 | Village in Edwards County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Bennington distances to largest Illinois cities