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Benld, IL


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Benld, Illinois

Benld, Illinois, in Macoupin county, is 34 miles NE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 41 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,541.

The People and Families of Benld

In Benld, about 54% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Benld live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benld had a median family income of $36,953.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Benld Housing

About 80% of housing units in Benld are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Homeowners in Benld benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Benld, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Benld strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Benld, IL

Comparing Benld to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity45
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built11
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