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Benkelman

Nebraska · 771 residents (2025 est.) · 1.199 sq mi
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Benkelman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
905
−10%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
−7%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:771 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7838981K1K1K1990201020202024Benkelman
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,788 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,723
+84%since 2000
from $16,700 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+3%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+145%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(847)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(47)
Diversity Score15.2%(137)
Diversity Score
15
+571%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benkelman, Nebraska?

Benkelman, Nebraska has about 905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benkelman, Nebraska?

The typical household in Benkelman, Nebraska earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benkelman, Nebraska expensive?

In Benkelman, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Benkelman, Nebraska?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benkelman, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benkelman, Nebraska?

About 19.0% of people in Benkelman, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benkelman, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Benkelman, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 299 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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