Bennett, Colorado
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Bennett is a town located in Adams and Arapahoe counties in Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,021.
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Opera controversy
The town achieved national prominence in February 2006 when a number of parents of elementary-school-age children criticized a local teacher for showing children a video featuring Gounod's classic opera Faust. One critic was quoted as saying "I think it glorifies Satan in some way." Tresa Waggoner, the teacher who showed the video, which featured world-renowned and critically acclaimed soprano Dame Joan Sutherland and three puppets, was required to send a letter of apology for her actions to parents. She noted that "I know I'm not accepted here, that I'm not welcome here by the parents." Residents in local community have implied that she is a Satan-worshipper, which she denies.
Geography
Bennett is located at 39°45'13" North, 104°25'43" West (39.753604, -104.428580)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,021 people, 715 households, and 539 families residing in the town. The population density was 251.7/km² (652.3/mi²). There were 732 housing units at an average density of 91.2/km² (236.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.56% White, 0.49% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. 4.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 715 households out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the town the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $46,600, and the median income for a family was $50,881. Males had a median income of $38,672 versus $26,354 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,905. 5.8% of the population and 3.7% of families were below the poverty line. 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.