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Benkelman

Nebraska · 953 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 $33,068. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
953
−5%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+3%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7838981K1K1K1990201020202024Benkelman
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,068
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,641
+24%since 2000
from $16,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$262
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+45%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(883)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(42)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score13%(124)
Diversity Score
13
+474%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benkelman, Nebraska?

Benkelman, Nebraska has about 953 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benkelman, Nebraska?

The typical household in Benkelman, Nebraska earns about $33,068 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Benkelman, Nebraska?

About 22.0% 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 8.1% 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 251 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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