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Bentley

Kansas · 560 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Bentley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
+52%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,842 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,211 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3494064645225791990201020202024Bentley
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,260
+51%since 2000
from $16,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+89%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(473)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(25)
Diversity Score29.4%(165)
Diversity Score
29
+238%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bentley, Kansas?

Bentley, Kansas has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bentley, Kansas?

The typical household in Bentley, Kansas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bentley, Kansas expensive?

In Bentley, Kansas, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Bentley, Kansas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bentley, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bentley, Kansas?

About 15.2% of people in Bentley, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bentley, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bentley, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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