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Benedict

Nebraska · 234 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Benedict has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,357. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,700. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−16%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+17%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622222823424021990201020202024Benedict
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,357
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,935
+55%since 2000
from $12,248 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(261)
Black4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(231)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−78%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+103%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benedict, Nebraska?

Benedict, Nebraska has about 234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benedict, Nebraska?

The typical household in Benedict, Nebraska earns about $40,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benedict, Nebraska expensive?

In Benedict, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $58,700, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Benedict, Nebraska?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Benedict, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benedict, Nebraska?

About 24.9% of people in Benedict, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benedict, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Benedict, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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