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Bendena

Kansas · 117 residents · 1.53 sq mi
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Bendena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has declined 13% since 2019. Median home value is $99,100. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−13%since 2019
from 134 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−13%since 2019
from 88 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+12%since 2019
from 50.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5880103125148201020202024Bendena
2024140
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,854 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,876
+1%since 2019
from $34,569 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.7%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(10)
Diversity Score
9
−45%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−7%since 2019
from 25.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 69.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
46.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bendena, Kansas?

Bendena, Kansas has about 117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bendena, Kansas?

The typical household in Bendena, Kansas earns about $50,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bendena, Kansas expensive?

In Bendena, Kansas, the median home is worth about $99,100.

How educated are people in Bendena, Kansas?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bendena, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bendena, Kansas?

About 5.6% of people in Bendena, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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