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Benedict

Kansas · 73 residents · 0.146 sq mi
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Benedict has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,981. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $33,800. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−29%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.8
+26%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
143862871111990201020202024Benedict
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,981
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,301
+12%since 2000
from $11,842 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−56.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+30%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score13.2%(10)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benedict, Kansas?

Benedict, Kansas has about 73 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benedict, Kansas?

The typical household in Benedict, Kansas earns about $42,981 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 $33,800, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Benedict, Kansas?

About 16.7% 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 37.1% 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 51 residents, a change of about 232 percent over that period.

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