Benedict, Kansas

Benedict, Kansas
City
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
Location within Wilson County and Kansas
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
KDOT map of Wilson County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°37′37″N 95°44′37″W / 37.62694°N 95.74361°W / 37.62694; -95.74361
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWilson
Founded1866
Incorporated1905
Named forS.S. Benedict
Area
 • Total0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
 • Land0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total69
 • Density460/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66714
Area code620
FIPS code20-06000
GNIS ID474918

Benedict is a city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. In 2020, 69 people lived there.

History

Benedict started in the year 1866. This was when a railroad was built through the area. Benedict was planned out at the junction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was named after S. S. Benedict.

Geography

Benedict is at 37°37′37″N 95°44′37″W / 37.62694°N 95.74361°W / 37.62694; -95.74361 (37.627014, -95.743500). 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.

Climate

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.

People

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910215—
192027527.9%
1930223−18.9%
1940213−4.5%
1950176−17.4%
1960128−27.3%
197091−28.9%
198011122.0%
199016−85.6%
2000103543.8%
201073−29.1%
202069−5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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.

2010 census

The 2010 census says that there were 73 people, 34 households, and 19 families living in Benedict.

2000 census

The 2000 census says that there were 103 people, 46 households, and 23 families living in Benedict.

Education

Benedict is a part of USD 484 Fredonia.

Benedict High School was closed because of school unification. The Benedict High School mascot was Bulldogs.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Benedict, Kansas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 917.
  5. ↑ 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. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  6. ↑ Duncan, L. Wallace (1902). History of Neosho and Wilson Counties, Kansas. Monitor Printing Company. p. 881.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑ "Climate Summary for Benedict, Kansas". Archived from the original on 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
  9. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. ↑ "Fredonia Unified School District". USD 484. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "Benedict High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 10 January 2017.

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