January 6, 2014 |
Benton, ILFranklin County, Illinois
Latitude: 38.004085 Longitude: -88.916053Population 6,930 (2005)Elevation of Benton, Illinois: 470 feet |
Population 2005: 6,930 Population 2004: 6,910 Population 2003: 6,831 Population 2002: 6,828 Population 2001: 6,824 Population 2000: 6,880 (2000 Census) Population 1990: 7,216 (1990 Census) Population Growth 2000 to 2005: 0.73% Population Growth 1990 to 2000: -4.66% Population (2000 Census): 6,880 Male: 3,198 (46.48%) Female: 3,682 (53.52%) Median age: 41.80 years Races, 2000 Census: White: 98.34% Two or more races: 0.51% Black or African American: 0.29% Asian: 0.28% American Indian: 0.15% Other race: 0.06% Housing Units: 3,270 (2000 Census) Land Area: 5.3489 square miles Water Area: 0.1414 square miles Most populous zip code: 62812 |