Bennington, KS

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Bennington Overview

574
TOTAL POPULATION
338
MALE POPULATION
236
FEMALE POPULATION
143.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
69.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,260
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,583
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,417
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$6,533
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.29
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
305
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bennington Zip Codes

Bennington Area Codes

Race in Bennington

The most populous races in Bennington are White / Caucasian (558 | 97.2%), Two or more Races (14 | 2.4%), and Native / Alaskan (2 | 0.4%).
Race in Bennington
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan20.4%
White / Caucasian55897.2%
Two or more Races142.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total574100.0%

Ancestry in Bennington

The most populous ancestries reported in Bennington are German (261 | 45.5%), Irish (104 | 18.1%), Scottish (52 | 9.1%), English (51 | 8.9%), and American (34 | 5.9%), together accounting for 87.5% of all Bennington residents.
Ancestry in Bennington
Ancestry# Population% Population
American345.9%
Belgian30.5%
Burmese61.1%
Cherokee30.5%
Choctaw20.4%
Czech61.1%
Dutch81.4%
English518.9%
European101.7%
French223.8%
German26145.5%
Irish10418.1%
Italian213.7%
Polish61.1%
Scotch-Irish295.1%
Scottish529.1%
Swedish132.3%
Swiss30.5%
Welsh162.8%
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Immigrants in Bennington

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bennington came from Central America (4 | 0.7%), Latin America (4 | 0.7%), Mexico (4 | 0.7%), Europe (1 | 0.2%), and Germany (1 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Bennington residents.
Immigrants in Bennington
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America40.7%
Europe10.2%
Germany10.2%
Latin America40.7%
Mexico40.7%
Western Europe10.2%
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Sex and Age in Bennington

Sex and Age in Bennington

The most populous age groups in Bennington are 20 to 24 Years (41 | 12.1%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (25 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bennington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (6.8%)19 (8.1%)
5 to 9 Years21 (6.2%)11 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years23 (6.8%)14 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years23 (6.8%)6 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Years41 (12.1%)1 (0.4%)
25 to 29 Years12 (3.5%)10 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years30 (8.9%)25 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years3 (0.9%)6 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Years6 (1.8%)16 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years22 (6.5%)19 (8.1%)
50 to 54 Years25 (7.4%)24 (10.2%)
55 to 59 Years16 (4.7%)11 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years5 (1.5%)8 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years21 (6.2%)9 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years28 (8.3%)17 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)24 (10.2%)
80 to 84 Years34 (10.1%)11 (4.7%)
85 Years and over5 (1.5%)5 (2.1%)
Total338 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bennington

Median Family Size in Bennington

The median family size in Bennington is 2.81 persons per family, with married-couple families (116 | 68.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6 | 3.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bennington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple116 (68.6%)3.20
Single Male/Father6 (3.5%)1.67
Single Female/Mother47 (27.8%)2.00
Total Families169 (100.0%)2.81

Median Household Size in Bennington

The median household size in Bennington is 2.24 persons per household, with married-couple households (116 | 45.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (87 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bennington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple116 (45.3%)3.20
Single Male/Father6 (2.3%)2.83
Single Female/Mother47 (18.4%)2.00
Non-family87 (34.0%)1.06
Total Households256 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bennington

Out of a total of 256 households in Bennington, 169 (66.0%) are family households, while 87 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 90, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 66.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bennington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-66 (25.8%)
2-Person Households90 (35.2%)21 (8.2%)
3-Person Households29 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households46 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (66.0%)87 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Bennington

Fertility by Age in Bennington

Average fertility rate in Bennington is 124.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 306.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bennington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)306.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)124.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bennington

63.6% of women with births (11) in Bennington are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bennington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)

Fertility by Education in Bennington

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bennington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma8 (72.7%)421.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (27.3%)65.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)124.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bennington

36.4% of women with births in Bennington are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bennington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)

Income in Bennington

Income Overview in Bennington

Per Capita Income in Bennington is $32,260, while median incomes of families and households are $84,583 and $80,417 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income574$32,260
Median Family Income169$84,583
Mean Family Income169$77,021
Median Household Income256$80,417
Mean Household Income256$71,782
Income Deficit169$6,533
Wage / Income Gap (%)57421.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)57478.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5740.29

Earnings by Sex in Bennington

Average Earnings in Bennington are $37,426, $39,412 for men and $31,042 for women, a difference of 21.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Bennington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male204 (62.4%)$39,412
Female123 (37.6%)$31,042
Total327 (100.0%)$37,426

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bennington

The most common earnings brackets in Bennington are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (49 | 24.0%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (17 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bennington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (7.8%)6 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (4.9%)1 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.0%)7 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (1.0%)17 (13.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (4.9%)10 (8.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.5%)1 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (4.4%)1 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)10 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (6.9%)7 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (12.2%)15 (12.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (3.4%)12 (9.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99949 (24.0%)4 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (1.5%)17 (13.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99923 (11.3%)6 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (4.9%)3 (2.4%)
$100,000+1 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bennington

Average earnings in Bennington are $42,143 for men and $32,292 for women, a difference of 23.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $48,859, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,333. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,958, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bennington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,135$0
High School Diploma$33,333$0
College or Associate's Degree$48,859$32,250
Bachelor's Degree$45,500$38,958
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,143$32,292

Family Income in Bennington

Family Income Brackets in Bennington

According to the Bennington family income data, there are 72 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bennington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010.6%
$10,000 to $14,99995.3%
$15,000 to $24,99974.1%
$25,000 to $34,99921.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991911.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993218.9%
$75,000 to $99,9997242.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992414.2%
$150,000 to $199,99931.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bennington

3-person families (29 | 17.2%) account for the highest median family income in Bennington with $106,875 per family, while 3-person families (29 | 17.2%) have the highest median income of $35,625 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bennington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families95 (56.2%)$71,042
3-Person Families29 (17.2%)$106,875
4-Person Families41 (24.3%)$87,344
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (2.4%)$0
Total169 (100.0%)$84,583

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bennington

The median family income in Bennington is $84,583, with families comprising 3+ earners (15) having the highest median family income of $112,750, while families with no earners (18) have the lowest median family income of $68,333, accounting for 8.9% and 10.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bennington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18 (10.6%)$68,333
1 Earner65 (38.5%)$71,563
2 Earners71 (42.0%)$85,781
3+ Earners15 (8.9%)$112,750
Total169 (100.0%)$84,583

Household Income in Bennington

Household Income Brackets in Bennington

With 97 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Bennington, accounting for 37.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.4%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bennington
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.4%
$10,000 to $14,999166.3%
$15,000 to $24,999166.3%
$25,000 to $34,99993.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994919.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993513.7%
$75,000 to $99,9999737.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992610.2%
$150,000 to $199,99941.6%
$200,000+31.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bennington

The median household income in Bennington is $80,417, with the highest median household income of $82,778 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 58 households (22.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 17 households (6.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bennington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years17 (6.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years58 (22.7%)$82,778
45 to 64 Years79 (30.9%)$70,938
65+ Years102 (39.8%)$70,000
Total256 (100.0%)$80,417

Poverty in Bennington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bennington

With 11.3% poverty level for males and 16.1% for females among the residents of Bennington, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bennington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (15.0%)4 (21.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (59.3%)1 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years6 (46.2%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (7.1%)6 (17.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)10 (45.5%)
45 to 54 Years1 (2.1%)5 (11.6%)
55 to 64 Years5 (23.8%)2 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (11.3%)38 (16.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bennington

According to the poverty statistics in Bennington, males aged 15 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bennington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (85.0%)15 (78.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (40.7%)14 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years7 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years48 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years39 (92.9%)29 (82.9%)
35 to 44 Years9 (100.0%)12 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years46 (97.9%)38 (88.4%)
55 to 64 Years16 (76.2%)17 (89.5%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
75 Years and over39 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total297 (88.7%)198 (83.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bennington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bennington show that 7.8% or 9 of the total 116 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bennington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children66 (93.0%)5 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total107 (92.2%)9 (7.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bennington

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bennington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (45.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (25.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bennington

The poverty data for Bennington shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (7.8%) and 12 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bennington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (29.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (7.8%)12 (22.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Bennington

Employment by Class of Employer in Bennington

Among the 283 employed individuals in Bennington, private company employees (212 | 74.9%), local government employees (38 | 13.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (20 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bennington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21274.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations207.1%
Local Government Employees3813.4%
State Government Employees82.8%
Federal Government Employees10.4%
Unpaid Family Workers31.1%
Total283100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bennington

According to the labor force statistics for Bennington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (453), 67.3% or 305 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 19 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.8% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bennington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19 (100.0%)7 (36.8%)
20 to 24 Years35 (83.3%)9 (25.7%)
25 to 29 Years22 (100.0%)1 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years51 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years89 (98.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years14 (51.9%)2 (14.3%)
60 to 64 Years12 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (24.0%)3 (16.7%)
75 Years and over14 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total305 (67.3%)22 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bennington

According to labor force statistics for Bennington, 92.0% of individuals (219) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (238) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 97.7% or 125 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.4% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bennington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (95.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree125 (97.7%)3 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total219 (92.0%)3 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bennington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bennington are Business & Financial (48 | 17.0%), Community & Social Service (18 | 6.4%), Management (17 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (17 | 6.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (8 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bennington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bennington, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (72.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bennington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Business & Financial23 (47.9%)25 (52.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (27.8%)13 (72.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)45 (48.4%)48 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bennington are Food Preparation & Serving (22 | 7.8%), Security & Protection (17 | 6.0%), Personal Care & Service (16 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 4.6%), and Law Enforcement (11 | 3.9%).
Services Occupations in Bennington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bennington, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (94.1%), and Law Enforcement (90.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bennington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Security & Protection16 (94.1%)1 (5.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)38 (52.8%)34 (47.2%)
Total (Overall)159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bennington are Sales & Related (29 | 10.2%), and Office & Administration (17 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bennington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bennington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (20.7%)23 (79.3%)
Office & Administration5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Total (Category)11 (23.9%)35 (76.1%)
Total (Overall)159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bennington are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 6.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bennington

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bennington
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bennington are Transportation (26 | 9.2%), Production (24 | 8.5%), and Material Moving (4 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bennington

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bennington
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
Material Moving1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total (Category)47 (87.0%)7 (13.0%)
Total (Overall)159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bennington

Employment Industries in Bennington

The major employment industries in Bennington include Retail Trade (44 | 15.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (42 | 14.8%), Manufacturing (37 | 13.1%), Finance & Insurance (23 | 8.1%), and Educational Services (23 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Bennington

Employment Industries by Sex in Bennington

The Bennington industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Retail Trade (77.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bennington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Manufacturing34 (91.9%)3 (8.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Retail Trade10 (22.7%)34 (77.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Utilities1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (30.4%)16 (69.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (26.2%)31 (73.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration10 (52.6%)9 (47.4%)
Total159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)

Education in Bennington

School Enrollment in Bennington

The most common levels of schooling among the 123 students in Bennington are elementary school (36 | 29.3%), college / undergraduate (32 | 26.0%), and high school (28 | 22.8%).
School Enrollment in Bennington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool43.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3629.3%
Middle School2318.7%
High School2822.8%
College / Undergraduate3226.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total123100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bennington

Out of a total of 123 students who are enrolled in schools in Bennington, 11 (8.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 112 (91.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bennington
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds32 (86.5%)5 (13.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total112 (91.1%)11 (8.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bennington

Education (27 | 29.7%), business (20 | 22.0%), literature & languages (16 | 17.6%), computers & mathematics (6 | 6.6%), and psychology (6 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 91 individuals in Bennington who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bennington
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics66.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural44.4%
Physical & Health Sciences22.2%
Psychology66.6%
Social Sciences55.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business2022.0%
Education2729.7%
Literature & Languages1617.6%
Liberal Arts & History33.3%
Visual & Performing Arts22.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total91100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bennington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bennington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bennington are males with 2 vehicles (82, accounting for 51.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (38, making up 66.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bennington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle21 (13.2%)35 (28.2%)
2 Vehicles82 (51.6%)38 (30.6%)
3 Vehicles29 (18.2%)33 (26.6%)
4 Vehicles24 (15.1%)11 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (1.9%)7 (5.7%)
Total159 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bennington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bennington are 15 to 19 minutes (69 commuters, 24.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (61 commuters, 21.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (36 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Bennington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes82.9%
5 to 9 Minutes269.2%
10 to 14 Minutes51.8%
15 to 19 Minutes6924.6%
20 to 24 Minutes6121.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2910.3%
30 to 34 Minutes3612.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes82.9%
45 to 59 Minutes238.2%
60 to 89 Minutes10.4%
90 or more Minutes155.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Bennington

The most common commute times in Bennington are 15 to 19 minutes (47 commuters, 29.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (44 commuters, 35.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bennington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (1.9%)5 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (12.7%)6 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (1.9%)2 (1.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes47 (29.7%)22 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes17 (10.8%)44 (35.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes18 (11.4%)11 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes21 (13.3%)15 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (6.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes17 (10.8%)6 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes11 (7.0%)4 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bennington

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bennington are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (36, 22.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (37, 30.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bennington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (5.7%)7 (5.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM20 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (4.4%)13 (10.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10 (6.3%)5 (4.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (17.7%)13 (10.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM36 (22.8%)37 (30.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1 (0.6%)31 (25.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (1.3%)2 (1.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (3.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (1.3%)3 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM25 (15.8%)8 (6.5%)
Total158 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bennington

Occupancy by Ownership in Bennington

Of the total 256 dwellings in Bennington, owner-occupied units account for 201 (78.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 55 (21.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bennington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20178.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5521.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units256100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bennington

Occupancy by Household Size in Bennington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6625.8%
2-Person Household11143.4%
3-Person Household2911.3%
4+ Person Household5019.5%
Total Housing Units256100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bennington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bennington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household62 (93.9%)4 (6.1%)
2-Person Household73 (65.8%)38 (34.2%)
3-Person Household23 (79.3%)6 (20.7%)
4+ Person Household43 (86.0%)7 (14.0%)
Total Housing Units201 (78.5%)55 (21.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bennington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bennington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma45 (70.3%)19 (29.7%)
College/Associate Degree83 (81.4%)19 (18.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64 (79.0%)17 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bennington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bennington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5822.7%
35 to 44 Years176.6%
45 to 54 Years5320.7%
55 to 64 Years2610.2%
65 to 74 Years5220.3%
75 to 84 Years4316.8%
85 Years and Over72.7%
Total256100.0%

Housing Finances in Bennington

Median Income by Occupancy in Bennington

Median Income by Occupancy in Bennington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied201 (78.5%)$81,458
Renter-Occupied55 (21.5%)$74,219
Average256 (100.0%)$80,417

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bennington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bennington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (6.5%)3 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (2.5%)6 (10.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99945 (22.4%)4 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (11.4%)12 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (35.8%)25 (45.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bennington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bennington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49938 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79953 (26.4%)15 (27.3%)
$800 to $99923 (11.4%)32 (58.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49957 (28.4%)8 (14.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99916 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9996 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bennington

Housing Structures in Bennington

Housing Structures in Bennington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21985.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments197.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments83.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other103.9%
Total256100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bennington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bennington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached194 (88.6%)25 (11.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Total201 (78.5%)55 (21.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bennington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bennington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)9 (16.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms57 (28.4%)12 (21.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms64 (31.8%)34 (61.8%)
8 or more Rooms80 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bennington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bennington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas26 (12.9%)10 (18.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas104 (51.7%)35 (63.6%)
Electricity37 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (7.0%)6 (10.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels20 (10.0%)4 (7.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bennington

Household Vehicle Usage in Bennington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle47 (23.4%)18 (32.7%)
2 Vehicles92 (45.8%)37 (67.3%)
3 or more Vehicles62 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bennington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bennington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12378
Median Property Value$122,900$126,800
Median Household Income$80,625$0
Monthly Housing Costs$581$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,468$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bennington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bennington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (8.1%)3 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99913 (10.6%)21 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999100 (81.3%)48 (61.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)6 (7.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bennington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bennington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (8.9%)1 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (3.3%)7 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (23.6%)5 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (12.2%)16 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (35.0%)8 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (11.4%)29 (37.2%)
$150,000 or more7 (5.7%)12 (15.4%)
Total123 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bennington

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bennington
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x65 (52.8%)83,750 (107,371.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x23 (18.7%)42 (53.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (8.9%)2 (2.6%)
4.0x or more24 (19.5%)8 (10.3%)
Total123 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bennington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bennington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49926 (21.1%)3 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,49987 (70.7%)9 (11.5%)
Total123 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bennington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bennington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bennington
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years48 (98.0%)1 (2.0%)
26 to 34 Years68 (97.1%)2 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years17 (54.8%)14 (45.2%)
45 to 54 Years74 (82.2%)16 (17.8%)
55 to 64 Years28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
65 to 74 Years75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total529 (92.2%)45 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bennington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bennington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen48 (98.0%)1 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bennington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bennington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00049 (75.4%)16 (24.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99991 (85.1%)16 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (82.8%)10 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999222 (99.1%)2 (0.9%)
$100,000 and over119 (99.2%)1 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bennington

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bennington
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 622 (46.8%)25 (53.2%)
6 to 18 Years32 (34.4%)67 (72.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)48 (98.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (15.7%)62 (88.6%)
35 to 44 Years2 (6.5%)15 (48.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)74 (82.2%)
55 to 64 Years11 (27.5%)25 (62.5%)
65 to 74 Years75 (100.0%)31 (41.3%)
75 Years and over79 (100.0%)37 (46.8%)
Total232 (40.4%)384 (66.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bennington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bennington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (21.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (5.6%)1 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years21 (27.3%)7 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years27 (55.1%)8 (30.8%)
75 Years and over23 (59.0%)24 (60.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bennington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bennington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (21.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (49.0%)5 (19.2%)
75 Years and over23 (59.0%)17 (42.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bennington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years4 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (25.6%)2 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bennington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bennington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (16.9%)7 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years15 (30.6%)3 (11.5%)
75 Years and over10 (25.6%)4 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bennington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bennington

Computing Device Access in Bennington

Computing Device Access in Bennington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17969.9%
Smartphone21684.4%
Tablet9838.3%
No Computing Device135.1%
Total256100.0%

Internet Access in Bennington

Internet Access in Bennington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet31.2%
Broadband Home14054.7%
Cellular Data Only5521.5%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet5722.3%
Total256100.0%

Bennington Summary

Bennington, Kansas is a small town located in the northeast corner of the state, in the county of Washington. It is situated on the banks of the Marais des Cygnes River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town was founded in 1871, and has a population of just over 500 people.

Geography

Bennington is located in the northeast corner of Kansas, in Washington County. It is situated on the banks of the Marais des Cygnes River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The climate in Bennington is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is around 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 36 inches.

Economy

The economy of Bennington is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bennington was 514. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,625. The per capita income was $19,945.

History

Bennington was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after Bennington, Vermont, the birthplace of one of the settlers. The town quickly grew, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several churches, a school, a bank, and a post office.
In the late 1950s, the town began to decline as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. The town’s population dropped to just over 500 by the 2000 census. In recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in population, as many people have moved back to the area in search of a more rural lifestyle.
Bennington is a small town with a rich history and a bright future. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The town is home to a variety of businesses, churches, and schools, and offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle. Bennington is a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bennington?
Total Population of Bennington is 574.
What is the Total Male Population of Bennington?
Total Male Population of Bennington is 338.
What is the Total Female Population of Bennington?
Total Female Population of Bennington is 236.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bennington?
There are 143.22 Males per 100 Females in Bennington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bennington?
There are 69.82 Females per 100 Males in Bennington.
What is the Median Population Age in Bennington?
Median Population Age in Bennington is 43.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bennington
Average Family Size in Bennington is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bennington
Average Household Size in Bennington is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bennington?
Per Capita income in Bennington is $32,260.
What is the Median Family Income in Bennington?
Median Family Income in Bennington is $84,583.
What is the Median Household income in Bennington?
Median Household Income in Bennington is $80,417.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bennington?
Income or Wage Gap in Bennington is 21.2%.
Women in Bennington earn 78.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bennington?
Family Income Deficit in Bennington is $6,533.
Families that are below poverty line in Bennington earn $6,533 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bennington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bennington is 0.29.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bennington?
There are 305 People in the Labor Forcein in Bennington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bennington?
67.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Bennington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bennington?
Unemployment Rate in Bennington is 7.2%.