Benedict, KS

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    61
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.1%
    17.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,250
    7.88% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $24,300
    53.3% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    29
    12.1% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Benedict, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Benedict, KS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Benedict, KS was $24,300, and the homeownership rate was 84%.

    Most people in Benedict, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Benedict, KS was 1 car per household.

    United StatesKansasWilson County, KSFlint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS

    Population & Diversity

    Benedict, KS is home to a population of 61 people, from which 100% are citizens.

    In 2024, there were 8.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51 people) in Benedict, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Benedict, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Benedict, KS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benedict, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      51 ± 32
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      6 ± 6
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4 ± 6

    In 2024, there were 8.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51 people) in Benedict, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Benedict, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4 ± 16
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1 ± 16

    Benedict, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Benedict, KS.

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    Health

    77% of the population of Benedict, KS has health coverage, with 24.6% on employee plans, 3.28% on Medicaid, 18% on Medicare, 24.6% on non-group plans, and 6.56% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.84% under 18 years, 9.84% between 18 and 34 years, 50.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    23%
    Uninsured
    24.6%
    Employer Coverage
    3.28%
    Medicaid
    18%
    Medicare
    24.6%
    Non-Group
    6.56%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benedict, KS grew by 149% from 9.23% to 23%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Benedict, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Benedict, KS employs 29 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Benedict, KS were Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Transportation & Warehousing (4 people), and Manufacturing (3 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,646) and Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,542).

    Employment

    Occupations

    29
    2024 Value
    ± 73
    −12.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 385%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Benedict, KS declined at a rate of −12.1%, from 33 employees to 29 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benedict, KS, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (12 people), Management Occupations (4 people), and Health Technologists & Technicians (3 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benedict, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    29
    2024 Value
    ± 73
    −12.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 385%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Benedict, KS declined at a rate of −12.1%, from 33 employees to 29 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benedict, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16 people), Transportation & Warehousing (4 people), and Manufacturing (3 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benedict, KS, though some of these residents may live in Benedict, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $3,750
    Median earning men ± $5,567
    $24,375
    Median earning women ± $40,245

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,958).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Benedict, KS. Showing the available data for the states of United States.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in the states of United States for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Benedict, KS was $24,300 in 2024, which is 0.073 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $52,000 to $24,300, a 53.3% decrease. The homeownership rate in Benedict, KS is 84%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Benedict, KS have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benedict, KS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $24,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,740
    $21
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$31

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benedict, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Benedict, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $24,299
    25
    Number of Households
    ± 29

    In 2024, the median household income of the 25 households in Benedict, KS declined from $46,250 from the previous year's value of $50,208.

    The following chart displays the households in Benedict, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Benedict, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.8%)

    In 2024, 86.2% of workers in Benedict, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Benedict, KS have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4% of the workforce in Benedict, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Benedict, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Benedict, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Benedict, KS have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benedict, KS (8 out of 61 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Benedict, KS is White, followed by Native American and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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