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Bennington

Kansas · 622 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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Bennington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
622
Unchangedsince 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,481 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5376186997798601990201020202024Bennington
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,143
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,259
+266%since 2000
from $15,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(606)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(566)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score9.7%(60)
Diversity Score
10
+200%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+188%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, Kansas?

Bennington, Kansas has about 622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Kansas?

The typical household in Bennington, Kansas earns about $67,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennington, Kansas expensive?

In Bennington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, Kansas?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bennington, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennington, Kansas?

About 16.5% of people in Bennington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennington, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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