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Benedict

Kansas · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 0.146 sq mi
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Benedict has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $24,300. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−41%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+34%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
143862871111990201020202024Benedict
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,413
+89%since 2000
from $11,842 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+71%since 2010
from 0.244 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.5
−13%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(10)
Diversity Score34.3%(21)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.0%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+59.2 ptssince 2017
from 20.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benedict, Kansas?

Benedict, Kansas has about 61 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benedict, Kansas?

The typical household in Benedict, Kansas earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benedict, Kansas expensive?

In Benedict, Kansas, the median home is worth about $24,300.

How educated are people in Benedict, Kansas?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benedict, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benedict, Kansas?

About 13.1% of people in Benedict, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benedict, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benedict, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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