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Bennington

Idaho · 92 residents · 6.50 sq mi
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Bennington is a city of 92 people in Idaho. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of residents. There are 14 people per square mile. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

At a glance
Average income
median household income $84,167, near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

92
−23%since 2023
from 120 in 2023
2010 – 2024
14 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 18 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.3
−40%since 2023
from 60.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.50 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
73131189247305201020202024Bennington
202492
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 515.2%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2414.1%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(5)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.6%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.3%(3)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7435.9%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$84,167
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,058 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$33,357
−12%since 2023
from $37,778 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.261
+26%since 2023
from 0.207 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$366,700
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.29 people
+12%since 2023
from 2.93 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
17.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.4
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
96
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English58.7%(54)
German13%(12)
Swiss5.4%(5)
Section 05

Education

27.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
38.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
85.9%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(13)
Married66.7%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married30.8%(12)
Married61.5%(24)
Widowed7.7%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
42.4%
US average: 18.4%
13.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
57.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Bennington, decade by decade

Bennington population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010190$51,789$164,8600.0%6.4
2020236–$129,0826.6%8.3
202492$84,167$366,70027.7%0.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, Idaho?

Bennington, Idaho has about 92 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Idaho?

The typical household in Bennington, Idaho earns about $84,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennington, Idaho expensive?

In Bennington, Idaho, the median home is worth about $366,700.

How educated are people in Bennington, Idaho?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bennington, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennington, Idaho?

About 0.0% of people in Bennington, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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