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Bennington, KS


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Bennington, Kansas

Bennington, Kansas, in Ottawa county, is 93 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 623.

The People and Families of Bennington

In Bennington, about 69% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bennington, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bennington had a median family income of $45,972. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Bennington.

Bennington Housing

Bennington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bennington, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Bennington, KS

Comparing Bennington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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