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Benkelman

Nebraska · 1,006 residents · 1.199 sq mi
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Benkelman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,788. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 198 residents. Median home value is $30,800. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,006
−16%since 1990
from 1,204 in 1990
1990 – 2025
839 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 1,004 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.2
+21%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7838981K1K1K1990201020202024Benkelman
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,788
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,418 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,700
+73%since 1990
from $9,677 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$255
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.1
−33%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.2%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(980)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score2.3%(23)
2
+990%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benkelman, Nebraska?

Benkelman, Nebraska has about 1,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benkelman, Nebraska?

The typical household in Benkelman, Nebraska earns about $27,788 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 $30,800, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Benkelman, Nebraska?

About 16.3% 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 11.9% 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 198 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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