Benld, IL

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Benld Overview

1,531
TOTAL POPULATION
814
MALE POPULATION
717
FEMALE POPULATION
113.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,320
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,156
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,738
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
694
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Benld Zip Codes

Benld Area Codes

Race in Benld

The most populous races in Benld are White / Caucasian (1,483 | 96.9%), Black / African American (16 | 1.1%), and Native / Alaskan (16 | 1.1%).
Race in Benld
Race# Population% Population
Asian50.3%
Black / African American161.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino90.6%
Native / Alaskan161.1%
White / Caucasian1,48396.9%
Two or more Races40.3%
Some other Race70.5%
Total1,531100.0%

Ancestry in Benld

The most populous ancestries reported in Benld are German (319 | 20.8%), Italian (173 | 11.3%), Irish (125 | 8.2%), English (113 | 7.4%), and American (96 | 6.3%), together accounting for 53.9% of all Benld residents.
Ancestry in Benld
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaskan Athabascan130.9%
American966.3%
British30.2%
Carpatho Rusyn40.3%
Central American70.5%
Croatian302.0%
Czechoslovakian50.3%
Danish30.2%
Dutch110.7%
English1137.4%
French80.5%
French Canadian50.3%
German31920.8%
Greek40.3%
Irish1258.2%
Italian17311.3%
Korean50.3%
Lithuanian181.2%
Polish191.2%
Portuguese30.2%
Russian161.1%
Salvadoran70.5%
Scotch-Irish181.2%
Scottish513.3%
Slovak171.1%
Spanish20.1%
Welsh30.2%
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Immigrants in Benld

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benld came from Europe (35 | 2.3%), Germany (32 | 2.1%), Western Europe (32 | 2.1%), Asia (5 | 0.3%), and Philippines (5 | 0.3%), together accounting for 7.1% of all Benld residents.
Immigrants in Benld
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.3%
Canada30.2%
Eastern Europe30.2%
Europe352.3%
Germany322.1%
Philippines50.3%
Poland30.2%
South Eastern Asia50.3%
Western Europe322.1%
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Sex and Age in Benld

Sex and Age in Benld

The most populous age groups in Benld are 15 to 19 Years (85 | 10.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (79 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Benld
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (2.0%)37 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years54 (6.6%)22 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years73 (9.0%)73 (10.2%)
15 to 19 Years85 (10.4%)20 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years59 (7.2%)34 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years38 (4.7%)38 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years52 (6.4%)22 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years52 (6.4%)79 (11.0%)
40 to 44 Years77 (9.5%)58 (8.1%)
45 to 49 Years56 (6.9%)32 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years21 (2.6%)39 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years66 (8.1%)43 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years25 (3.1%)38 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years36 (4.4%)72 (10.0%)
70 to 74 Years38 (4.7%)31 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years9 (1.1%)17 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years19 (2.3%)18 (2.5%)
85 Years and over38 (4.7%)44 (6.1%)
Total814 (100.0%)717 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benld

Median Family Size in Benld

The median family size in Benld is 3.11 persons per family, with single male/father families (39 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (79 | 21.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Benld
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple242 (67.2%)3.12
Single Male/Father39 (10.8%)4.44
Single Female/Mother79 (21.9%)2.44
Total Families360 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Benld

The median household size in Benld is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (39 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.54 persons per household. non-family households (266 | 42.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Benld
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple242 (38.7%)3.18
Single Male/Father39 (6.2%)4.54
Single Female/Mother79 (12.6%)2.81
Non-family266 (42.5%)1.36
Total Households626 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benld

Out of a total of 626 households in Benld, 360 (57.5%) are family households, while 266 (42.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 172, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 189.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benld
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-189 (30.2%)
2-Person Households172 (27.5%)74 (11.8%)
3-Person Households68 (10.9%)3 (0.5%)
4-Person Households63 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households51 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (57.5%)266 (42.5%)

Female Fertility in Benld

Fertility by Age in Benld

Average fertility rate in Benld is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 57.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Benld
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (42.9%)32.0
35 to 50 years4 (57.1%)24.0
Total7 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benld

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benld
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Benld

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benld
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (42.9%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (57.1%)95.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benld

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benld
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Benld

Income Overview in Benld

Per Capita Income in Benld is $30,320, while median incomes of families and households are $75,156 and $52,738 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,531$30,320
Median Family Income360$75,156
Mean Family Income360$76,939
Median Household Income626$52,738
Mean Household Income626$71,120
Income Deficit360$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,53139.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,53160.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5310.47

Earnings by Sex in Benld

Average Earnings in Benld are $33,393, $42,143 for men and $25,500 for women, a difference of 39.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Benld
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male406 (56.6%)$42,143
Female312 (43.4%)$25,500
Total718 (100.0%)$33,393

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benld

The most common earnings brackets in Benld are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (72 | 17.7%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (40 | 12.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benld
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less14 (3.5%)8 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49926 (6.4%)16 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.7%)21 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (2.7%)40 (12.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (1.7%)4 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)30 (9.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49940 (9.9%)14 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (1.5%)19 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99929 (7.1%)23 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (4.2%)23 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (4.4%)34 (10.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (7.6%)20 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99933 (8.1%)13 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9994 (1.0%)10 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (4.2%)5 (1.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (5.2%)15 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (17.7%)14 (4.5%)
$100,000+31 (7.6%)3 (1.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benld

Average earnings in Benld are $44,531 for men and $29,167 for women, a difference of 34.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,938, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $36,705. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benld
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$69,375$26,750
College or Associate's Degree$36,705$33,015
Bachelor's Degree$95,938$34,167
Graduate Degree--
Total$44,531$29,167

Family Income in Benld

Family Income Brackets in Benld

According to the Benld family income data, there are 77 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Benld
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000215.8%
$10,000 to $14,999113.1%
$15,000 to $24,999277.5%
$25,000 to $34,9995615.6%
$35,000 to $49,999226.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994211.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997721.4%
$100,000 to $149,9996818.9%
$150,000 to $199,9993610.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benld

5-person families (44 | 12.2%) account for the highest median family income in Benld with $128,906 per family, while 3-person families (46 | 12.8%) have the highest median income of $32,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benld
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families198 (55.0%)$61,250
3-Person Families46 (12.8%)$96,000
4-Person Families66 (18.3%)$75,938
5-Person Families44 (12.2%)$128,906
6-Person Families6 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total360 (100.0%)$75,156

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benld

The median family income in Benld is $75,156, with families comprising 3+ earners (46) having the highest median family income of $146,000, while families with no earners (105) have the lowest median family income of $31,250, accounting for 12.8% and 29.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Benld
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners105 (29.2%)$31,250
1 Earner113 (31.4%)$54,375
2 Earners96 (26.7%)$97,500
3+ Earners46 (12.8%)$146,000
Total360 (100.0%)$75,156

Household Income in Benld

Household Income Brackets in Benld

With 115 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Benld, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Benld
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000355.6%
$10,000 to $14,999487.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996510.4%
$25,000 to $34,9998613.7%
$35,000 to $49,9996911.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998012.8%
$75,000 to $99,99911518.4%
$100,000 to $149,9998713.9%
$150,000 to $199,999365.8%
$200,000+50.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benld

The median household income in Benld is $52,738, with the highest median household income of $55,167 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 200 households (32.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 37 households (5.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Benld
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years37 (5.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years200 (32.0%)$55,167
45 to 64 Years192 (30.7%)$52,188
65+ Years197 (31.5%)$54,554
Total626 (100.0%)$52,738

Poverty in Benld

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benld

With 16.2% poverty level for males and 20.6% for females among the residents of Benld, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 9 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benld
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (68.8%)14 (37.8%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (32.4%)3 (6.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (29.4%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (23.5%)34 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years13 (14.4%)9 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (9.3%)29 (21.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)21 (29.6%)
55 to 64 Years29 (31.9%)12 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.1%)8 (7.8%)
75 Years and over4 (6.1%)3 (3.8%)
Total132 (16.2%)145 (20.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benld

According to the poverty statistics in Benld, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benld
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (31.2%)23 (62.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years73 (81.1%)24 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years23 (67.6%)46 (93.9%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years78 (76.5%)13 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Years77 (85.6%)51 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years117 (90.7%)108 (78.8%)
45 to 54 Years77 (100.0%)50 (70.4%)
55 to 64 Years62 (68.1%)69 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years71 (96.0%)95 (92.2%)
75 Years and over62 (93.9%)76 (96.2%)
Total682 (83.8%)559 (79.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benld

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Benld show that 9.1% or 22 of the total 242 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 24.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.9%, which includes 7 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benld
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children136 (95.1%)7 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children65 (87.8%)9 (12.2%)
3 or 4 Children19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (90.9%)22 (9.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benld

According to the poverty data in Benld, 10.3% or 4 single-father households and 34.2% or 27 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (11.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (57.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benld
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children4 (11.1%)19 (41.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (10.3%)27 (34.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benld

The poverty data for Benld shows that 22 of the married-couple family households (9.1%) and 31 of the single-parent households (26.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (24.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benld
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (4.9%)4 (13.8%)
1 or 2 Children9 (12.2%)23 (28.1%)
3 or 4 Children6 (24.0%)4 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (9.1%)31 (26.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Benld

Employment by Class of Employer in Benld

Among the 642 employed individuals in Benld, private company employees (521 | 81.1%), local government employees (49 | 7.6%), and state government employees (24 | 3.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Benld
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52181.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)193.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations213.3%
Local Government Employees497.6%
State Government Employees243.7%
Federal Government Employees30.5%
Unpaid Family Workers50.8%
Total642100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benld

According to the labor force statistics for Benld, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,227), 56.6% or 694 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 36 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.0% or 234 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.1% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Benld
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years36 (47.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years54 (58.1%)13 (24.1%)
25 to 29 Years65 (85.5%)3 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years56 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years234 (88.0%)14 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years114 (77.0%)3 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years55 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (54.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (19.2%)3 (8.8%)
75 Years and over12 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total694 (56.6%)36 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benld

According to labor force statistics for Benld, 75.8% of individuals (558) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (736) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.6% or 87 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benld
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School31 (68.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma186 (69.7%)14 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree254 (76.3%)5 (1.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher87 (95.6%)6 (6.9%)
Total558 (75.8%)26 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benld

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benld are Community & Social Service (45 | 6.8%), Management (31 | 4.7%), Education Instruction & Library (24 | 3.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (23 | 3.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (18 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Benld

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benld, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Benld
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Business & Financial14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (11.1%)40 (88.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (20.8%)19 (79.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)62 (49.6%)63 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)356 (54.1%)302 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Benld are Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 9.7%), Personal Care & Service (26 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (25 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 3.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (15 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Benld

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Benld, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (28.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Benld
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving46 (71.9%)18 (28.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)89 (58.6%)63 (41.4%)
Total (Overall)356 (54.1%)302 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benld are Sales & Related (83 | 12.6%), and Office & Administration (82 | 12.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Benld

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Benld
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (12.0%)73 (87.9%)
Office & Administration13 (15.9%)69 (84.2%)
Total (Category)23 (13.9%)142 (86.1%)
Total (Overall)356 (54.1%)302 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benld are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 6.7%), Construction & Extraction (16 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Benld

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Benld
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
Total (Category)67 (95.7%)3 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)356 (54.1%)302 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benld are Material Moving (67 | 10.2%), Production (42 | 6.4%), and Transportation (37 | 5.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Benld

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Benld
OccupationMaleFemale
Production42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation33 (89.2%)4 (10.8%)
Material Moving40 (59.7%)27 (40.3%)
Total (Category)115 (78.8%)31 (21.2%)
Total (Overall)356 (54.1%)302 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benld

Employment Industries in Benld

The major employment industries in Benld include Retail Trade (149 | 22.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (110 | 16.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75 | 11.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (64 | 9.7%), and Manufacturing (43 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Benld

Employment Industries by Sex in Benld

The Benld industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benld
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing40 (93.0%)3 (7.0%)
Wholesale Trade12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
Retail Trade42 (28.2%)107 (71.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing89 (80.9%)21 (19.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific19 (73.1%)7 (26.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (14.7%)64 (85.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services49 (76.6%)15 (23.4%)
Public Administration13 (40.6%)19 (59.4%)
Total356 (54.1%)302 (45.9%)

Education in Benld

School Enrollment in Benld

The most common levels of schooling among the 371 students in Benld are high school (119 | 32.1%), middle school (116 | 31.3%), and elementary school (79 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Benld
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool71.9%
Kindergarten82.2%
Elementary School7921.3%
Middle School11631.3%
High School11932.1%
College / Undergraduate3810.2%
Graduate / Professional41.1%
Total371100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benld

Out of a total of 371 students who are enrolled in schools in Benld, 60 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 311 (83.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (42.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 76 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benld
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds119 (81.5%)27 (18.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds34 (69.4%)15 (30.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds29 (80.6%)7 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (57.7%)11 (42.3%)
Total311 (83.8%)60 (16.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benld

Business (37 | 29.1%), science & technology (31 | 24.4%), education (27 | 21.3%), arts & humanities (13 | 10.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 4.7%) are the most common fields of study among 127 individuals in Benld who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benld
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural64.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences53.9%
Engineering32.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3124.4%
Business3729.1%
Education2721.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts53.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1310.2%
Total127100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benld

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benld

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benld are males with 2 vehicles (176, accounting for 50.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (148, making up 60.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benld
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle28 (8.0%)60 (20.5%)
2 Vehicles176 (50.3%)148 (50.7%)
3 Vehicles115 (32.9%)58 (19.9%)
4 Vehicles28 (8.0%)22 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (0.9%)4 (1.4%)
Total350 (100.0%)292 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benld

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benld are 20 to 24 minutes (74 commuters, 12.0%), 40 to 44 minutes (73 commuters, 11.9%), and 45 to 59 minutes (73 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Benld
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes304.9%
5 to 9 Minutes579.3%
10 to 14 Minutes6610.7%
15 to 19 Minutes426.8%
20 to 24 Minutes7412.0%
25 to 29 Minutes233.7%
30 to 34 Minutes579.3%
35 to 39 Minutes528.5%
40 to 44 Minutes7311.9%
45 to 59 Minutes7311.9%
60 to 89 Minutes6811.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Benld

The most common commute times in Benld are 45 to 59 minutes (69 commuters, 20.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (47 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Benld
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8 (2.3%)22 (8.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes10 (2.9%)47 (17.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (6.1%)45 (16.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (2.3%)34 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes36 (10.5%)38 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (1.2%)19 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes51 (14.8%)6 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes52 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes39 (11.3%)34 (12.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes69 (20.1%)4 (1.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes46 (13.4%)22 (8.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benld

The most frequent times of departure to work in Benld are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (76, 22.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (53, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benld
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10 (2.9%)15 (5.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM29 (8.4%)32 (11.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (6.4%)11 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM76 (22.1%)35 (12.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21 (6.1%)20 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45 (13.1%)53 (19.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16 (4.6%)29 (10.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21 (6.1%)8 (2.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (1.5%)13 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.9%)13 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM40 (11.6%)24 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM56 (16.3%)12 (4.4%)
Total344 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benld

Occupancy by Ownership in Benld

Of the total 626 dwellings in Benld, owner-occupied units account for 439 (70.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 187 (29.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Benld
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units43970.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18729.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units626100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benld

Occupancy by Household Size in Benld
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18930.2%
2-Person Household24639.3%
3-Person Household7111.3%
4+ Person Household12019.2%
Total Housing Units626100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benld

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benld
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household151 (79.9%)38 (20.1%)
2-Person Household155 (63.0%)91 (37.0%)
3-Person Household48 (67.6%)23 (32.4%)
4+ Person Household85 (70.8%)35 (29.2%)
Total Housing Units439 (70.1%)187 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benld

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benld
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School33 (63.5%)19 (36.5%)
High School Diploma175 (71.4%)70 (28.6%)
College/Associate Degree142 (59.2%)98 (40.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benld

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benld
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9415.0%
35 to 44 Years14322.8%
45 to 54 Years8413.4%
55 to 64 Years10817.2%
65 to 74 Years9114.5%
75 to 84 Years447.0%
85 Years and Over629.9%
Total626100.0%

Housing Finances in Benld

Median Income by Occupancy in Benld

Median Income by Occupancy in Benld
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied439 (70.1%)$75,855
Renter-Occupied187 (29.9%)$26,806
Average626 (100.0%)$52,738

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benld

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benld
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (3.0%)17 (9.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (3.2%)34 (18.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (1.8%)13 (7.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (4.8%)23 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (8.4%)49 (26.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99957 (13.0%)12 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (13.2%)22 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (16.0%)17 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more41 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benld

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benld
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30059 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499109 (24.8%)19 (10.2%)
$500 to $799101 (23.0%)67 (35.8%)
$800 to $99976 (17.3%)80 (42.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49975 (17.1%)4 (2.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99915 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benld

Housing Structures in Benld

Housing Structures in Benld
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58893.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments152.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments233.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total626100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benld

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benld
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached439 (74.7%)149 (25.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (70.1%)187 (29.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benld

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benld
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (4.1%)31 (16.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms208 (47.4%)104 (55.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms132 (30.1%)29 (15.5%)
8 or more Rooms81 (18.4%)14 (7.5%)
Total439 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benld

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benld
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas381 (86.8%)126 (67.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity54 (12.3%)61 (32.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benld

Household Vehicle Usage in Benld
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (3.0%)25 (13.4%)
1 Vehicle118 (26.9%)75 (40.1%)
2 Vehicles186 (42.4%)80 (42.8%)
3 or more Vehicles122 (27.8%)7 (3.7%)
Total439 (100.0%)187 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benld

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benld

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units212227
Median Property Value$69,300$88,400
Median Household Income$53,750$32
Monthly Housing Costs$378$0
Real Estate Taxes$809$7

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benld

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benld
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (14.6%)18 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999125 (59.0%)128 (56.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99953 (25.0%)77 (33.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (100.0%)227 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benld

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benld
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (4.3%)4 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99930 (14.1%)9 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (11.8%)13 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (15.6%)12 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (15.6%)24 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (28.8%)25 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (5.7%)54 (23.8%)
$150,000 or more9 (4.3%)58 (25.6%)
Total212 (100.0%)227 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benld

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benld
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x141 (66.5%)93,125 (41,024.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x41 (19.3%)172 (75.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (3.3%)29 (12.8%)
4.0x or more23 (10.8%)9 (4.0%)
Total212 (100.0%)227 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benld

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benld
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80081 (38.2%)5 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,49947 (22.2%)53 (23.4%)
$800 to $1,49936 (17.0%)64 (28.2%)
Total212 (100.0%)227 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benld

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benld

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benld
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years87 (77.7%)25 (22.3%)
26 to 34 Years98 (73.7%)35 (26.3%)
35 to 44 Years256 (96.2%)10 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years139 (93.9%)9 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years165 (95.9%)7 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,445 (94.4%)86 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benld

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benld
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen87 (77.7%)25 (22.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benld

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benld
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000256 (93.8%)17 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999274 (81.3%)63 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999212 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999278 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over425 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benld

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benld
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 657 (87.7%)8 (12.3%)
6 to 18 Years117 (37.4%)207 (66.1%)
19 to 25 Years27 (24.1%)60 (53.6%)
25 to 34 Years41 (30.8%)60 (45.1%)
35 to 44 Years93 (35.0%)163 (61.3%)
45 to 54 Years43 (29.0%)104 (70.3%)
55 to 64 Years66 (38.4%)102 (59.3%)
65 to 74 Years172 (97.2%)91 (51.4%)
75 Years and over138 (95.2%)90 (62.1%)
Total754 (49.2%)885 (57.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benld

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benld
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (6.5%)10 (9.8%)
18 to 34 Years14 (7.3%)18 (16.8%)
35 to 64 Years40 (13.5%)69 (23.9%)
65 to 74 Years19 (25.7%)28 (27.2%)
75 Years and over41 (62.1%)42 (53.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benld

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benld: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.6%)11 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years15 (5.1%)14 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (14.9%)5 (4.9%)
75 Years and over37 (56.1%)22 (27.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benld: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.6%)18 (16.8%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.3%)19 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (15.1%)14 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benld: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (6.5%)10 (9.8%)
18 to 34 Years6 (3.1%)11 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years19 (6.4%)15 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.8%)4 (3.9%)
75 Years and over14 (21.2%)15 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benld: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (7.4%)48 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years15 (20.3%)23 (22.3%)
75 Years and over25 (37.9%)33 (41.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benld: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.4%)16 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.1%)4 (3.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (38.0%)

Technology Access in Benld

Computing Device Access in Benld

Computing Device Access in Benld
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33653.7%
Smartphone48577.5%
Tablet38561.5%
No Computing Device6710.7%
Total626100.0%

Internet Access in Benld

Internet Access in Benld
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home43269.0%
Cellular Data Only7411.8%
Satellite Internet375.9%
No Internet10016.0%
Total626100.0%

Benld Summary

Benld, Illinois is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is situated along the historic Route 66, and is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The village has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Benld is located in the central part of Macoupin County, Illinois, about 25 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is situated along the historic Route 66, and is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The village is located on the banks of the Macoupin Creek, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The village is located at an elevation of 645 feet above sea level.

History

Benld was founded in 1891 by the Chicago and Alton Railroad. The village was named after Benjamin L. Davis, a railroad official. The village was incorporated in 1895. In the early 1900s, Benld was a thriving agricultural community, with a population of over 1,000 people. The village was home to several businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a general store, and a blacksmith shop.
In the 1920s, the village was connected to the national highway system when Route 66 was built through the area. This brought an influx of tourists to the area, and the village experienced a period of growth. In the 1950s, the village was bypassed by the new Interstate 55, and the population began to decline.

Economy

The economy of Benld is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of corn, soybeans, and wheat. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Benld has a population of 1,717 people. The racial makeup of the village is 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Benld is $41,250, and the median family income is $48,750.

Conclusion

Benld, Illinois is a small village located in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is situated along the historic Route 66, and is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The village has a population of 1,717 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Benld is largely based on agriculture, and the village is home to several small businesses. The racial makeup of the village is 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median household income in Benld is $41,250, and the median family income is $48,750.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benld?
Total Population of Benld is 1,531.
What is the Total Male Population of Benld?
Total Male Population of Benld is 814.
What is the Total Female Population of Benld?
Total Female Population of Benld is 717.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benld?
There are 113.53 Males per 100 Females in Benld.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benld?
There are 88.08 Females per 100 Males in Benld.
What is the Median Population Age in Benld?
Median Population Age in Benld is 40.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benld
Average Family Size in Benld is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benld
Average Household Size in Benld is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benld?
Per Capita income in Benld is $30,320.
What is the Median Family Income in Benld?
Median Family Income in Benld is $75,156.
What is the Median Household income in Benld?
Median Household Income in Benld is $52,738.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benld?
Income or Wage Gap in Benld is 39.5%.
Women in Benld earn 60.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benld?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benld is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benld?
There are 694 People in the Labor Forcein in Benld.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benld?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Benld.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benld?
Unemployment Rate in Benld is 5.2%.