Benton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 6,578 people and three associated neighborhoods, Benton is the 288th largest community in Illinois.

A relatively large number of people in Benton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.97% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

The overall crime rate in Benton is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Benton is worth considering.

In terms of college education, Benton is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 17.60% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Benton in 2022 was $32,057, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $128,228 for a family of four. However, Benton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Benton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Benton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Benton include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Benton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.