Benld City, Illinois
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1541 people, 676 households, and 416 families residing in the city. The population density was 1455.9 people per square mile (562.13/kmē), making its Illinois's 539th most densely populated city. There were 772 housing units at an average density of 728.3 per square mile (281.2/kmē). The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city Population was distributed with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.4 years, the median age of male residents at 35.9 and the median age of female residents at 38.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.58% from two or more races and 0.45% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $30395, it is Illinois's 262nd poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36953, it is 277th poorest city by median family income in Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $15521, making it the 362nd lowest city by per capita income in Illinois. The median income of city was $17317, Males have a median income of $23194 versus $14671 for females.
In 2000, 329 pupils and students, of which 48.33% are male and 51.67% are female, 21.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.6% nursery or pri school, 7.6% kindergarten, 50.15% elementary school, 19.76% high school and 14.89% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1541 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1541 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1539 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1529 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1525 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1509 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1486 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1470 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1463 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1465 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1463 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| Elementary school | 80 | 85 | 165 |
| High school | 37 | 28 | 65 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 36 | 49 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benld city, Illinois | $30395 | $36953 | $15521 |
| Macoupin County, Illinois | $36190 | $43021 | $17298 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |