State: Illinois
County: Franklin County
Close cities: West City, IL, Christopher, IL, Ewing, IL, Logan, IL, Frankfort, IL, Whittington, IL, Valier, IL, Sesser, IL, Orient, IL, Ina, IL, Coello, IL, Buckner, IL, West City, IL, Buckner, IL, Hanaford, IL, Christopher, IL, West Frankfort, IL, Hanaford, IL, Zeigler, IL, Ewing, IL, Greenville, IL, Valier, IL, Orient, IL, Whittington, IL, West Frankfort, IL, Freeman Spur, IL
Benton Population (census data)| Total | 6,934 (+0.7% since 2000) |
| Male | 3,223 (46.5%) |
| Female | 3,711 (53.5%) |
Population Density: 1,296 people per sq. mile
Cost of Living Index: 75.0 (US Avg is 100)
Benton Elevation: 470 feet above sea level
Incorporated in 1875
Land Area: 5.35 square miles
Median Household Income: $31,176
Zip Codes:
62812.