Bentley, Kansas facts for kids
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Bentley, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Named for | O.H. Bentley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 560 |
| • Density | 1,870/sq mi (709/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67016
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-06125 |
| GNIS ID | 473672 |
Bentley is a small city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It's located northwest of Wichita. You can find it about 4 miles north of the K-96 highway. In 2020, about 560 people lived there.
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History of Bentley
Bentley was started in 1888. It was named after Orsemus Hills Bentley, who helped found the city. He was a railroad official from Wichita.
A railway line was built through the area in 1887. This railway connected Wichita to Ellsworth. It also created a train station and a new town in Eagle township. The railway line was later bought by The Frisco company in 1900. This company eventually merged with Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980. The railway line was closed down in 1994.
The first post office in Bentley opened in March 1888.
Geography of Bentley
Bentley is located at 37°53′11″N 97°31′2″W / 37.88639°N 97.51722°W. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian. The city covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 204 | — | |
| 1970 | 260 | 27.5% | |
| 1980 | 311 | 19.6% | |
| 1990 | 360 | 15.8% | |
| 2000 | 368 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 530 | 44.0% | |
| 2020 | 560 | 5.7% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the United States census counted 560 people living in Bentley. There were 205 households and 154 families. Most people living in Bentley were white. About 7.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.5%) had children under 18 years old. Most households (61.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.9 people.
The median age in Bentley was 35.8 years. This means half the people were younger than 35.8 and half were older. About 27.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
2010 Census Information
The 2010 census showed that 530 people lived in Bentley. There were 199 households. Most residents (92.1%) were white. About 7.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.2% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.66 people.
The median age in 2010 was 35.2 years. About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education
The public schools in Bentley are part of the Halstead–Bentley USD 440 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Bentley (Kansas) para niños
