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Benedict

Kansas · 69 residents · 0.146 sq mi
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Benedict has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,500. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $36,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−33%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+11%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
143862871111990201020202024Benedict
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,483
+56%since 2000
from $11,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+2%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
37.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benedict, Kansas?

Benedict, Kansas has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benedict, Kansas?

The typical household in Benedict, Kansas earns about $38,500 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 $36,300.

How educated are people in Benedict, Kansas?

About 1.0% 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 10.9% 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 47 residents, a change of about 214 percent over that period.

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

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