Benson, Illinois facts for kids
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Benson
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Location of Benson in Woodford County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 2,527.61/sq mi (973.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-05261 |
Benson is a small village located in Woodford County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Peoria area. In 2020, about 412 people lived here.
About Benson
How Benson Started
Benson was officially created in 1874. This happened when the Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad was built through the area. The village was named after S.H. Benson. He was a manager for the railroad from Streator, Illinois. A post office was set up in Benson in 1873, even before the village was officially established.
The old Benson Water Tower was taken down in the 1980s. A new, more modern water tower replaced it.
Where is Benson?
Benson is a small place in terms of its size. According to information from 2010, the village covers about 0.17 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Benson?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 287 | — | |
| 1890 | 338 | 17.8% | |
| 1900 | 367 | 8.6% | |
| 1910 | 362 | −1.4% | |
| 1920 | 414 | 14.4% | |
| 1930 | 334 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 358 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 427 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 490 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 460 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 410 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 408 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 423 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 412 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Every ten years, the United States counts all its people. This is called a census. The census helps us understand how many people live in different places.
In 2000, there were 408 people living in Benson. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 423 people. The most recent census in 2020 showed that 412 people lived in the village. This means the number of people living in Benson has stayed fairly similar over the years.
See also
In Spanish: Benson (Illinois) para niños
