Bennington township, Kansas
Bennington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bennington township is a geographic entity located in Ottawa County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,269. The land area covers 42.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,269 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±7.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 530 | ±79 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 562 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 530 | ±79 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $222,400 | ±$39,128 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$191 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,556 | ±$20,562 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,311 | ±$4,339 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 117 | ±75 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 654 | ±119 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BENNINGTON
GUS Population: 1,293 (2024)
ID: 165443
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1663 ASPEN RD, BENNINGTON KS 67422-9025
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COUNTY OF OTTAWA
GUS Population: 5,853 (2024)
ID: 126855
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
307 N CONCORD ST, STE 110, MINNEAPOLIS KS 67467-2140
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bennington | PK-06 | Bennington, KS | |
| Regular School Bennington | 07-12 | Bennington, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Salina, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Salina, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Salina, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Salina, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Salina, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Salina, KS | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-17 | SALINA, KS | |
| 1 Nearby | 12-17 | SALINA, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hays Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 115 South 5th Street, Salina, KS, 67401-0000 |
7858332280
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MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 519 DELIA AVE., MINNEAPOLIS, KS, 67467 |
(785) 392-3205
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Kansas Wesleyan University
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College | 12.6 mi away | 100 E. Claflin Ave., Salina, KS, 67401-6146 |
7858275541
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SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 301 W. ELM STREET, SALINA, KS, 67401 |
(785) 825-4624
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Salina Area Technical College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 2562 Centennial Road, Salina, KS, 67401 |
7853093100
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SOLOMON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 108 N. WALNUT, SOLOMON, KS, 67480 |
(785) 655-3521
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DELPHOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 114 W. 2ND, DELPHOS, KS, 67436 |
(785) 523-4668
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GYPSUM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.1 mi away | 521 MAPLE ST., GYPSUM, KS, 67448 |
(785) 536-4319
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ABILENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.6 mi away | 209 NW 4TH, ABILENE, KS, 67410 |
(785) 263-3082
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MINNEAPOLIS, KS US, located 9.6 miles from Bennington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.4° | 18.2° | 29.3° | 0.86" | 4.7" |
| February | 45.8° | 21.3° | 33.5° | 1.16" | 3.4" |
| March | 57.0° | 30.6° | 43.8° | 1.92" | 2.2" |
| April | 67.1° | 40.7° | 53.9° | 2.42" | 0.9" |
| May | 76.7° | 52.7° | 64.7° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.7° | 63.2° | 75.4° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.3° | 68.2° | 80.8° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.6° | 65.6° | 78.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.6° | 56.8° | 69.7° | 2.69" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.6° | 43.4° | 56.5° | 2.39" | 0.3" |
| November | 55.0° | 30.6° | 42.8° | 1.24" | 1.6" |
| December | 42.6° | 21.3° | 31.9° | 1.29" | 4.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Culver city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Minneapolis city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Niles CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| New Cambria city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Wells CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2014306100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.