Benton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 6,598 people and three associated neighborhoods, Benton is the 288th largest community in Illinois.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 9.75% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

The education level of Benton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.53% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Benton in 2022 was $28,940, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $115,760 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 Spanish.