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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47
Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 9,683. The median household income is $54,048 and the median age is 45.5.
9,683
Population
198
People / sq mi
$54,048
Median Income
45.5
Median Age
Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 covers 49 sq mi of land at 197.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,048
Median Household Income
$30,703
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$83,300
Median Home Value
$844
Median Rent
67.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.3%
High School+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 serves a community with a population of 9,683 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 is $54,048, with a per capita income of $30,703. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 is 91.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 58.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Benton Community Consolidated School District 47, 89.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 is $83,300, with a median rent of $844. The homeownership rate is 67.1%.
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Data for Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1705950).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.