Benson
Village in Woodford County, Illinois
Benson is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, with 412 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roanoke, 5.5 miles SW.
- 412residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 2,523 / sq mipopulation density
- 61516ZIP code
About Benson
Benson is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Benson had a population of 412. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Benson
- Median household income
- $76,333
- Median home value
- $114,900
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Benson had 412 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 412 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,523 per sq mi (974 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benson at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Woodford County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 412 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8507° N, 89.1211° W |
| ZIP code | 61516 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1705261 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benson
- Roanoke5.5 mi SW
- Minonk6.0 mi NE
- Panola7.1 mi SE
- Secor7.6 mi S
- El Paso9.3 mi SE
- Rutland10.1 mi NE
- Washburn10.1 mi NW
- Lowpoint10.2 mi W
- Toluca10.6 mi N
- La Rose10.7 mi NW
- Dana11.5 mi NE
- Eureka12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benson
What county is Benson in?
Benson is in Woodford County, Illinois.
What is the population of Benson, IL?
412 people lived in Benson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benson, IL?
The ZIP code of Benson is 61516.
What is the elevation of Benson?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benson?
Roanoke (5.5 mi), Minonk (6.0 mi), Panola (7.1 mi), Secor (7.6 mi), El Paso (9.3 mi).
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