| Place Name | Benton |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62812 |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 7,284 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.33% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.48% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 12th |
| State House Districts | 117 |
| State Senate Districts | 59 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.48% |
| African American | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.01% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.43% |