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.

Benton locator map
Location of Benton on Illinois map.

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 : 21:30:33 (21st December 2024)
Density : 463 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.47% (2010-2020)
Franklin County Courthouse in Benton image
Franklin County Courthouse in Benton
Franklin County Courthouse in Benton image

Geography

Benton is located at 37°59'48"N 88°55'12"W (37.9967200, -88.9200700).

Benton map

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

Post offices near Benton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Benton Post Office Benton (IL) 62812

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  • 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