Bennington, Kansas

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City in Ottawa County, Kansas

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::summary City in Ottawa County, Kansas ::

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Field	Value
name	Bennington, Kansas
settlement_type	City
image_map	Ottawa_County_Kansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Bennington_Highlighted.svg
map_caption	Location within Ottawa County and Kansas
image_map1	Map of Ottawa Co, Ks, USA.png
map_caption1	KDOT map of Ottawa County (legend)
coordinates_footnotes
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	United States
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	Kansas
subdivision_type2	County
subdivision_name2	Ottawa
subdivision_type3	Township
established_title	Founded
established_date	1870s
established_title1	Platted
established_date1	1878
established_title2	Incorporated
established_date2	1885
named_for	Bennington, Vermont
government_type	Mayor–Council
leader_title	Mayor
leader_name	Ward Stockhamp
area_footnotes
area_total_sq_mi	0.42
area_land_sq_mi	0.42
area_water_sq_mi	0.00
area_total_km2	1.09
area_land_km2	1.09
area_water_km2	0.00
unit_pref	Imperial
elevation_footnotes
elevation_ft	1230
population_footnotes
population_as_of	2020
population_total	622
population_density_sq_mi	auto
population_density_km2	auto
timezone	CST
utc_offset	-6
timezone_DST	CDT
utc_offset_DST	-5
postal_code_type	ZIP code
postal_code	67422
area_code_type	Area code
area_code	785, exchange 488
blank_name	FIPS code
blank_info	20-06075
blank1_name	GNIS ID
blank1_info	2394136
website
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Bennington is a city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 622.

History

19th century

Bennington was platted in 1878 and grew to a population of over 200 within three years. The city name comes from one of two sources. A paper written on the history of Bennington states that Bennington is an Indian name meaning "place of fine trees." The same article also states that co-city founder George R. Parker gave the town its name after Bennington, Vermont. The Solomon Valley Railroad, a branch of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, reached Bennington in 1878.

In 1879, the first school was located one half mile south of town. In 1918, a new school house was built. In 1938, an auditorium was added; in 1955 a shop was added; and in 1961 a new grade school building was annexed.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bennington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

|align=left |1890= 390 |1900= 389 |1910= 386 |1920= 371 |1930= 374 |1940= 369 |1950= 325 |1960= 535 |1970= 561 |1980= 579 |1990= 568 |2000= 623 |2010= 672 |2020= 622 |estyear= |estimate= |estref= |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census Bennington is part of the Salina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 622 people, 254 households, and 163 families in Bennington. The racial makeup was 91.8% (571) white or European American (91.0% non-Hispanic white), 0.32% (2) black or African-American, 0.48% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.16% (1) from other races, and 7.23% (45) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.25% (14) of the population.

Of the 254 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18; 49.6% were married couples living together; 24.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.7% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.0% of the population.

24.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $67,143 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,979) and the median family income was $73,913 (+/- $5,512). Males had a median income of $40,703 (+/- $5,196) versus $23,594 (+/- $10,436) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,365 (+/- $2,567). Approximately, 13.0% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 672 people, 261 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was 1600.0 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 673.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 261 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 623 people, 245 households, and 182 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,474.4 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 629.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.75% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,303, and the median income for a family was $45,972. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,919. About 5.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Bennington government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm.

City Hall, 121 North Nelson Street.
U.S. Post Office, 116 North Nelson Street.

Education

The community is served by Twin Valley USD 240 public school district.

Bennington High School, 301 North Putnam Street.
Bennington Junior High School, 301 North Putnam Street.
Bennington Grade School, 223 North Putnam Street.

References

"2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
United States Postal Service. (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code".
{{GNIS. 2394136
"Profile of Bennington, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau.
[http://www.skyways.org/towns/Bennington/index2.html History of Bennington] {{webarchive. link. (May 13, 2012)
[http://www.skyways.org/towns/Bennington/index2a.html History of Bennington (continued)] {{webarchive. link. (May 14, 2012)
"US Gazetteer files 2010". [[United States Census Bureau]].
[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=547041&cityname=Bennington%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Bennington, Kansas]
"US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE".
"US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS".
"Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
"US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE".
"US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE".
"US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT".
"US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)".
"US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)".
"US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS".
"US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES".
"U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
"U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
link. (December 13, 2011)
[http://www.cityofbennington.com/Home_Page.html Bennington - Government] {{webarchive. link. (September 24, 2014)

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