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Population

949

Population

Benton has a population of 949 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has increased by 69 people (7.8%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are positive. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Enterprise or Cottonwood Falls, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 120 and a growth of 36 people, respectively (14% and 4% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$47,891

Median Household Income

The Benton median household income is $47,891 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has decreased by $1145 (2.3%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Benton is lower than in Haven($48,289), but greater than in Harper($46,750). The median household income in Kansasis $52,205 (9% higher than in Benton)

Median Property Value

$147,900

Median Property Value

The median property value in Benton is $147,900 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $115,000 (making an increase of $32,900 or 28.6% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in North Newtonis $148,400, in Andale— $146,100. Median property value in Kansas is $132,000

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Benton is 14.7%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Udall, 15.5% of the population live below the poverty line, in Tonkawa— 14.7%. The poverty rate in Kansasis 9.09%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Benton is slightly worse than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$817

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Benton is $817 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $743/mo (-10%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Kansasis lower at $757 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Park Citypay $840/mo, in Inman— $803/mo.

Rent Burden

45.0%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Benton is 45.0% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Benton is higher than in the state of Kansas, where the rent burden is 27.9%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 46.3% in Smolan, and in Hamilton— 38.8%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

28.7%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

28.7% of housing units in Benton are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 20.0%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Benton than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Sedan(28.7%), McPherson(28.7%).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 59 renter occupied households in Benton (2014).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2013, the number of such type of households has increased by 3% (59 households in 2014 vs. 57 in 2013). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 61 households in Garden Plain, 59 units in Strong City.

Evictions

There were 1 evictions reported in Benton in 2014.

Here are how many evictions were made in nearby cities in 2014 : 1 evictions from housing were made in Whitewater, 1 in Sedgwick. Reasons for evictions can be different-code violations, violations of the terms of the lease, etc. But often the main reason is the failure to pay the rent on time. That is why a large number of evictions (especially when there is a tendency to increase this number) may indicate a deterioration of the economy.

Eviction Filings

2.15

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Benton in 2014 is 2.15.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Benton has less eviction cases than Andale(2.20 filings in 2014), more eviction cases than Nickerson(2.07 filings).

Quick Facts

Benton is an area in Kansas. There are 871 residents. Benton has an area of approx. 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km²). The land area of Benton is 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km²). The city has 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) square miles of water. Benton density is 623.03/sq mi (240.61/km²), according to the census. The elevation level is 1,375 ft (419 m). 316 is the area code used in Benton. The city is located in the UTC-6 (CST) time zone. UTC-5 (CDT) is the summer time in Benton. The Mayor of Benton is Brennan Dennison. The FIPS code is 20-06175. Benton has the official bentonks.org. You can discuss city issues on the official Facebook page: facebook.com/bentonkansas. The City services can be reached at (316) 778-1625. 67017 is the ZIP code in Benton. 0473887 is the city's identifier in the Geographic Names Information System

Top Names

The most popular names in Benton

William Johnson — 4 persons

Jack Perry — 3 persons

Paul Mcginnis — 3 persons

Eric Barrier — 3 persons

Nadine Wait — 2 persons

Ed Wait — 2 persons

George Strecker — 2 persons

James Alford — 2 persons

Dee Strecker — 2 persons

Melissa Smith — 2 persons

Tredessa Schrader — 2 persons

Holly Allen — 2 persons

Wayne Schoonover — 2 persons

Marilyn Schneider — 2 persons

Jeffrey Schiesser — 2 persons

Stephanie Rodriguez — 2 persons

Joshua Reida — 2 persons

Edward Phannenstiel — 2 persons

Marsi Perry — 2 persons

Maxine Pena — 2 persons

Ty Patton — 2 persons

Jacob Myers — 2 persons

Angela Moore — 2 persons

Richard Mohney — 2 persons

Ryan Mccune — 2 persons

Helen Mccune — 2 persons

Salvador Martinez — 2 persons

Jay Lancaster — 2 persons

Darin Huff — 2 persons

Karen Hobbs — 2 persons

Tom Higdon — 2 persons

Scott Henning — 2 persons

James Helzer — 2 persons

James Hardy — 2 persons

Bryce Fortune — 2 persons

Beverly Finney — 2 persons

Mckayla Everhart — 2 persons

Thomas Etheredge — 2 persons

Zachary Entz — 2 persons

Patricia Dalton — 2 persons

Marcia Crawford — 2 persons

Christy Couey — 2 persons

Amy Cordell — 2 persons

Elizabeth Clemens — 2 persons

Trenton Cheek — 2 persons

Justin Cassity — 2 persons

Wayne Austin — 2 persons

Jennifer Casady — 2 persons

Jim Ayers — 2 persons

Eric Casady — 2 persons

Robert Carter — 2 persons

Krista Busenitz — 2 persons

Barbara Busenitz — 2 persons

James Zorn — 2 persons

Ann Buckendahl — 2 persons

Linda Bruce — 2 persons

Terry Brown — 2 persons

Sarajane Bodecker — 2 persons

Elaine Bishop — 2 persons

Johnny Bills — 2 persons

Keely Barrier — 2 persons

Ashley Busenitz — 2 persons

Montano Ysidro — 2 persons

Joshua Wittlake — 2 persons

Nicholas Wilhelm — 2 persons

Stephanie Cowman — 1 person

Nahid Abedi — 1 person

Thomas Adamson — 1 person

Roy Aden — 1 person

Bret Albertson — 1 person

Lori Albertson — 1 person

Jimmy Albritton — 1 person

Sheila Albritton — 1 person

Luis Alicea — 1 person

Valerie Alicea — 1 person

Darci Allen — 1 person

Jaime Allen — 1 person

Lisa Allen — 1 person

Craig Alley — 1 person

Marlene Alley — 1 person

Robert Alley — 1 person

Florence Allmond — 1 person

Thomas Allmond — 1 person

Ralph Anania — 1 person

Bill Anderson — 1 person

Chelsea Anderson — 1 person

Jesse Anderson — 1 person

Lyda Andrews — 1 person

Jim Appelhans — 1 person

Lenore Appelhans — 1 person

Sandy Appelhans — 1 person

Cyril Arbuckle — 1 person

Marcella Arbuckle — 1 person

Patrick Arebalo — 1 person

Tammie Arebalo — 1 person

Brandy Armstrong — 1 person

Lena Arnn — 1 person

Wendy Arnold — 1 person

Oscar Arrington — 1 person

Rhonda Arrington — 1 person

Benton Rent Values

We've collected Fair Rent Values from the HUD for all the ZIP codes within the city. The table below shows the average fair rent values. This data can be useful when you're moving to a new place

Year	0 Bedrooms	1 Bedroom	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	4 Bedrooms
2,021	$670	$790	$1,020	$1,380	$1,690
2,020	$600	$710	$920	$1,260	$1,540
2,019	$560	$660	$870	$1,190	$1,440
2,018	$570	$670	$890	$1,220	$1,440
2,017	$520	$620	$820	$1,110	$1,300
2,016	$500	$590	$790	$1,070	$1,230
2,015	$400	$490	$650	$900	$990
2,014	$410	$500	$670	$920	$1,020
2,013	$380	$470	$630	$870	$960
2,012	$570	$640	$840	$1,070	$1,210

Benton, KS People Search

Population

Benton has a population of 949 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Race and Ethnicity

Median Household Income

The Benton median household income is $47,891 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Benton is $147,900 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Benton is $817 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Benton is 45.0% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

28.7% of housing units in Benton are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 59 renter occupied households in Benton (2014).

Evictions

There were 1 evictions reported in Benton in 2014.

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Benton in 2014 is 2.15.

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