Benton City, Kansas

Benton City is a city located in the Butler County, Kansas, United States. The population of the city was 827 as per the 2000 census data. In July 2008, its estimated population was 806, It is the 229th largest in terms of population. It is spread over 0.75 square miles (1.94 kmē), it is the 243rd largest by area in the U.S. state of Kansas.

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 827 residents, 308 households, and 238 families in the city. The population density was 1109 people per square mile (428.19/kmē), making its Kansas's 282nd most densely populated city. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 436 per square mile (168.34/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.07. In the city the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males. The median age was 34.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Benton City was 33.8 and 34.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.24% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.45% from two or more races and 0.48% Other races.

Benton city Kansas Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Benton city Kansas School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Benton City Kansas GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the city was $49750, it would be the 33rd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $58214, making it the 32nd highest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $21975, it is Kansas's 41st wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $28606, Males have a median income of $35333 versus $20417 for females.

In 2000, 251 pupils and students, of which 41.83% are male and 58.17% are female, 30.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.95% nursery or pri school, 2.79% kindergarten, 48.21% elementary school, 13.55% high school and 23.51% College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census827
April 2000 Estimate827
July 2000 Estimate826
July 2001 Estimate813
July 2002 Estimate812
July 2003 Estimate808
July 2004 Estimate808
July 2005 Estimate806
July 2006 Estimate809
July 2007 Estimate807
July 2008 Estimate806
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school121830
Kindergarten437
Elementary school4675121
High school201434
College or graduate school233659
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Benton city, Kansas$49750$58214$21975
Butler County, Kansas$45474$53632$20150
Kansas, United States$40624$49624$20506
United States$41994$50046$21587