Bennington, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 651, Bennington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bennington is a small community located in Kansas, within Ottawa County. The total population is 651. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bennington is 37.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.4 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Bennington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bennington is $74,375. This is about the same as the state median of $74,275. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $156,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Bennington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bennington has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bennington, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.