Benedict, Kansas

Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States,<ref name="GNIS"/> along the Verdigris River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 69.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Benedict had its start in the year 1866 by the building of the railroad through that territory.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Benedict was laid out at the junction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Pacific Railroad.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was named for S. S. Benedict.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Geography

Benedict is located at Template:Coord (37.627014, -95.743500).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>

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, Benedict has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Benedict, Kansas</ref>

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 69 people, 33 households, and 19 families in Benedict.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 472.6 per square mile (182.5/kmTemplate:Sup). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 274.0 per square mile (105.8/kmTemplate:Sup).<ref name=:0>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The racial makeup was 82.61% (57) white or European American (82.61% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 2.9% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 14.49% (10) from two or more races.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Of the 33 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18; 45.5% were married couples living together; 36.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of households consisted of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 1.4% of the population.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

10.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,149) and the median family income was $38,375 (+/- $7,549).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,429 (+/- $17,645).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Approximately, 0.0% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 73 people, 34 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 46 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 89.0% White, 2.7% Native American, 4.1% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 14.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 54.8 years. 13.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 35.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 103 people, 46 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 52 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 97.09% White and 2.91% Native American.

There were 46 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 45.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,842. There were 19.0% of families and 27.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and 26.3% of those over 64.

Education

Benedict is served by USD 484 Fredonia.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Benedict High School was closed through school unification. The Benedict High School mascot was Bulldogs.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

External links

• Benedict - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 484, local school district
• Benedict city map, KDOT