Benson, IL is a small town with a population of 381 people. It has a population density of 2,460 people per square mile. Benson offers its residents year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and camping nearby at Dixon Springs State Park. For those who prefer to stay in town, there are several local businesses including the Benson Grocery Store and Beauty & Beyond Salon & Spa that provide services to the community. Other organizations in the area include the Rotary Club of Benson and Benson Community Church. Sporting events in the area also take place throughout the year with golf tournaments hosted by The Links at Edgewood or Little League Baseball games held at Jones Park Field.
The population in Benson is 381. There are 2,337 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benson is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benson is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benson
- 50.5% are married
- 15.5% are divorced
- 41.2% are married with children
- 7.9% have children, but are single
Race in Benson
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander