Franklin County, Illinois

Total Population: 37,541

County Seat: Benton

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Median Home Value

$87,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,471

Across all households

Median Age

43.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.5%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.2%

65 Years and Over

20.8%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

7.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,471

Mean Household Income

$69,811

Per Capita Income

$29,659

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,700

Median Rent

$771/mo

Total Housing Units

18,468

Owner-Occupied

74.8%

Renter-Occupied

25.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

45.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.30

Broadband Internet Access

82.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17055.