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Benton city, IL

ZIP 62812 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62812

62812 has a population of 11,441 with a median age of 41.8 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.1%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.4%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.8%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
22.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.8%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
30.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.0%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.7%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.7%+149% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.2%+1334% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 62812

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.7%+149% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.6%-42% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.3%+116% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
83.2%+1334% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,441
Median age41.8
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born34.7%