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|area_code = [[Area code 316|316]]
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'''Bentley''' is a city in [[Sedgwick County, Kansas|Sedgwick County]], [[Kansas]], United States. It is named in honor of the city's founder Orsemus Hills Bentley.<ref name="CityWebSite" /> As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the city population was 530.<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=March 6, 2011 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''Bentley''' is a city in [[Sedgwick County, Kansas|Sedgwick County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 560.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Bentley, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2006125 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114161259/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2006125 |archive-date=November 14, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> It is located northwest of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]], approximately 4 miles north of [[K-96 (Kansas highway)|K-96]] highway at the intersection of 151st W & 109th N.


==History==
==History==
In 1887, the Kansas Midland Railway was built from Wichita to Ellsworth, a distance of 107 miles, and the building of this line bisected Eagle township and established a depot and town on section 11, Eagle township. The town was named in honor of Orr. H. Bentley, of Wichita. The local railway company was composed of Wichita men; the directors were ex-Governor W. E. Stanley, J. Oak Davidson, Robert E. Lawrence, Charles R. Miller, Orsemus H. Bentley and H. G. Lee. When organized this railway company was officered by C. R. Miller, president; J. Oak Davidson, treasurer, and O. H. Bentley, secretary. It was constructed by the Kansas Construction and Improvement Company, an aggregation of Hartford and eastern capital.<ref name=":0" /> The line was purchased outright by The Frisco on October 1, 1900.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/history/1962history.cfm|title=The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway|website=Thelibrary.org|accessdate=20 January 2019}}</ref> The Frisco was merged into the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980, and the Burlington Northern abandoned the line in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burRail/Rail/publications/ksrailpln06.pdf|format=PDF|title=Kansas Department of Transport : Rail Plan 2005 - 2006|website=Ksdot.org|accessdate=20 January 2019}}</ref>
In 1887, the Kansas Midland Railway was built from Wichita to Ellsworth, a distance of 107 miles, and the building of this line bisected Eagle township and established a depot and town on section 11, Eagle township. The line was purchased outright by The Frisco on October 1, 1900.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thelibrary.org/lochist/frisco/history/1962history.cfm|title=The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway|website=Thelibrary.org|access-date=20 January 2019}}</ref> The Frisco was merged into the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980, later it abandoned the line in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burRail/Rail/publications/ksrailpln06.pdf|format=PDF|title=Kansas Department of Transport : Rail Plan 2005 - 2006|website=Ksdot.org|access-date=20 January 2019}}</ref>


Bentley was laid out in 1888. It was named for Orsemus Hills Bentley, a railroad official.<ref name="CityWebSite" /><ref name=":0">{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/stream/historyofwichita02bent/historyofwichita02bent_djvu.txt | title=History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present | publisher=Windmill Publications | author=Bentley, Orsemus Hills | year=1910 | pages=619}} {{PD-notice}}</ref>
Bentley was laid out in 1888. It is named in honor of the city's founder Orsemus Hills Bentley,<ref name="CityWebSite" /> a railroad official from Wichita.<ref name="CityWebSite" /><ref name=":0">{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/stream/historyofwichita02bent/historyofwichita02bent_djvu.txt |title=History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present |publisher=Windmill Publications |author=Bentley, Orsemus Hills |year=1910 |pages=619}} {{PD-notice}}</ref>


The first post office in Bentley was established in March 1888.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:SG |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=10 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133447/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ASG |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>
The first post office in Bentley was established in March 1888.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:SG |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=10 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133447/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ASG |archive-date=October 9, 2013}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Bentley is located at {{coord|37|53|11|N|97|31|2|W|type:city}} (37.886437, -97.517133).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.30|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>
Bentley is located at {{coord|37|53|11|N|97|31|2|W|type:city}} (37.886437, -97.517133).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.30|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 560 people, 205 households, and 154 families in Bentley.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,842.1 per square mile (711.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 713.8 per square mile (275.6/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 86.07% (482) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (84.46% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.71% (4) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.43% (8) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.18% (1) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 4.64% (26) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.96% (39) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 7.5% (42) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 205 households, 41.5% had children under the age of 18; 61.0% were married couples living together; 14.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=":1" /> The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.2.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.0% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males.<ref name=":1" /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.7 males.<ref name=":1" />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $48,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,891) and the median family income was $56,250 (+/- $18,300).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $46,528 (+/- $7,162) versus $17,083 (+/- $6,924) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,028 (+/- $10,262).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 7.9% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Bentley%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 530 people, 199 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1766.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 221 housing units at an average density of {{convert|736.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.2% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 530 people, 199 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1766.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 221 housing units at an average density of {{convert|736.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.2% of the population.


There were 199 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.
There were 199 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 368 people, 139 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,705.5 people per square mile (645.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 695.2 per square mile (263.3/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 95.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.90% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.26% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 368 people, 139 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,705.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 150 housing units at an average density of {{convert|695.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.90% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.26% of the population.


There were 139 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.
There were 139 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.
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==Government==
==Government==
The Bentley government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7PM.<ref>[http://bentleyks.com/citygovernment.htm Bentley - Government] {{dead link|date=July 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
The Bentley government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.<ref>[http://bentleyks.com/citygovernment.htm Bentley - Government] {{dead link|date=July 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.bentleyks.com/ City of Bentley]
* [https://www.bentleyks.gov/ City of Bentley]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260559 Bentley - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260559 Bentley - Directory of Public Officials]
* [http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/bentley.pdf Bentley City Map], KDOT
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/bentley.pdf Bentley city map], KDOT


{{Sedgwick County, Kansas}}
{{Sedgwick County, Kansas}}

Latest revision as of 11:52, 29 December 2024

Bentley, Kansas
City
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°53′11″N 97°31′2″W / 37.88639°N 97.51722°W / 37.88639; -97.51722[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySedgwick
Founded1888 [2]
Incorporated1959 [2]
Named forO.H. Bentley
Area
[3]
 • Total
0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
 • Land0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,388 ft (423 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
560
 • Density1,900/sq mi (710/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67016
Area code316
FIPS code20-06125 [1]
GNIS ID473672 [1]
Websitebentleyks.gov

Bentley is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 560.[4] It is located northwest of Wichita, approximately 4 miles north of K-96 highway at the intersection of 151st W & 109th N.

History

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In 1887, the Kansas Midland Railway was built from Wichita to Ellsworth, a distance of 107 miles, and the building of this line bisected Eagle township and established a depot and town on section 11, Eagle township. The line was purchased outright by The Frisco on October 1, 1900.[5] The Frisco was merged into the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980, later it abandoned the line in 1994.[6]

Bentley was laid out in 1888. It is named in honor of the city's founder Orsemus Hills Bentley,[2] a railroad official from Wichita.[2][7]

The first post office in Bentley was established in March 1888.[8]

Geography

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Bentley is located at 37°53′11″N 97°31′2″W / 37.88639°N 97.51722°W / 37.88639; -97.51722 (37.886437, -97.517133).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.[10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960204—
197026027.5%
198031119.6%
199036015.8%
20003682.2%
201053044.0%
20205605.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 560 people, 205 households, and 154 families in Bentley.[11][7] The population density was 1,842.1 per square mile (711.2/km2). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 713.8 per square mile (275.6/km2).[12][13] The racial makeup was 86.07% (482) white or European American (84.46% non-Hispanic white), 0.71% (4) black or African-American, 1.43% (8) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.18% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.64% (26) from other races, and 6.96% (39) from two or more races.[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.5% (42) of the population.[15]

Of the 205 households, 41.5% had children under the age of 18; 61.0% were married couples living together; 14.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.0% of households consisted of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12] The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.2.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 12.0% of the population.[17]

27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males.[12] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.7 males.[12]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $48,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,891) and the median family income was $56,250 (+/- $18,300).[18] Males had a median income of $46,528 (+/- $7,162) versus $17,083 (+/- $6,924) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,028 (+/- $10,262).[19] Approximately, 7.9% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those ages 65 or over.[20][21]

2010 census

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As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 530 people, 199 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,766.7 inhabitants per square mile (682.1/km2). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 736.7 per square mile (284.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 0.9% African American, 3.0% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2% of the population.

There were 199 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 368 people, 139 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,705.5 inhabitants per square mile (658.5/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 695.2 per square mile (268.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.92% White, 0.54% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.36% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $25,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,111. About 8.2% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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The Bentley government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.[24]

Education

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The community is served by Halstead–Bentley USD 440 public school district.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bentley, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b c d "Town of Bentley - United States - City of Bentley". Town of Bentley - United States - City of Bentley. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Profile of Bentley, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway". Thelibrary.org. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  6. ^ "Kansas Department of Transport : Rail Plan 2005 - 2006" (PDF). Ksdot.org. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Bentley, Orsemus Hills (1910). History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present. Windmill Publications. p. 619. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  8. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  14. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  24. ^ Bentley - Government [dead link‍]

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas
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