Bentley, Kansas

Bentley is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. It is named in honor of the city's founder Orsemus Hills Bentley.[1] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 530.[7]

Bentley, Kansas
City
Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sedgwick County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°53′11″N 97°31′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountySedgwick
Founded1888 [1]
Incorporated1959 [1]
Named forO.H. Bentley
Area
 • Total0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
 • Land0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,388 ft (423 m)
Population
 • Total530
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
517
 • Density1,700.66/sq mi (657.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67016
Area code316
FIPS code20-06125[5]
GNIS ID0473672[6]
Websitebentleyks.com

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.[8] The line was purchased outright by The Frisco on October 1, 1900.[9] The Frisco was merged into the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980, and the Burlington Northern abandoned the line in 1994.[10]

Bentley was laid out in 1888. It was named for Orsemus Hills Bentley, a railroad official.[1][8]

The first post office in Bentley was established in March 1888.[11]

Geography

Bentley is located at 37°53′11″N 97°31′2″W (37.886437, -97.517133).[12] 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.[13]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1960204—
197026027.5%
198031119.6%
199036015.8%
20003682.2%
201053044.0%
Est. 2019517[4]−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[3] 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

As of the census[5] 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/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 695.2 per square mile (263.3/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

The Bentley government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7PM.[14]

Education

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

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References
  1. "Town of Bentley - United States - City of Bentley". Town of Bentley - United States - City of Bentley. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  8. Bentley, Orsemus Hills (1910). History of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas: Past and Present. Windmill Publications. p. 619. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  9. "The Frisco: A Look Back at the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway". Thelibrary.org. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  10. "Kansas Department of Transport : Rail Plan 2005 - 2006" (PDF). Ksdot.org. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  11. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  12. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  13. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  14. Bentley - Government

Further reading
See also: List of books about Sedgwick County, Kansas
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