Benedict, Kansas
Benedict, Kansas | |
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 Location within Wilson County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°37′37″N 95°44′37″W / 37.62694°N 95.74361°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wilson |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | S.S. Benedict |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 460/sq mi (180/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66714 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-06000 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 474918 [1] |
Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. In 2020, 69 people lived there.[3]
History
[change | change source]Benedict started in the year 1866. This was when a railroad was built through the area.[4] Benedict was planned out at the junction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[5] It was named after S. S. Benedict.[6]
Geography
[change | change source]Benedict is at 37°37′37″N 95°44′37″W / 37.62694°N 95.74361°W (37.627014, -95.743500).[7] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2). All of it is land.[2]
Climate
[change | change source]Benedict has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Benedict has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
People
[change | change source]| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 215 | — | |
| 1920 | 275 | 27.9% | |
| 1930 | 223 | −18.9% | |
| 1940 | 213 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 176 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −27.3% | |
| 1970 | 91 | −28.9% | |
| 1980 | 111 | 22.0% | |
| 1990 | 16 | −85.6% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 543.8% | |
| 2010 | 73 | −29.1% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −5.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
[change | change source]The 2020 census says that there were 69 people, 33 households, and 19 families living in Benedict. Of the households, 81.8% owned their home and 18.2% rented their home.
The median age was 48.3 years. Of the people, 82.6% were White, 2.9% were Native American, and 14.5% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.[3][9]
2010 census
[change | change source]The 2010 census says that there were 73 people, 34 households, and 19 families living in Benedict.[10]
2000 census
[change | change source]The 2000 census says that there were 103 people, 46 households, and 23 families living in Benedict.[11]
Education
[change | change source]Benedict is a part of USD 484 Fredonia.[12]
Benedict High School was closed because of school unification. The Benedict High School mascot was Bulldogs.[13]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Benedict, Kansas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 917.
- ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 174. ISBN 9780722249055.
- ↑ Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 881.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Benedict, Kansas
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Fredonia Unified School District". USD 484. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
- ↑ "Benedict High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
Other websites
[change | change source]- City
- Schools
- USD 484, local school district
- Maps
- Benedict City Map, KDOT
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