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Bennet

Nebraska · 1,082 residents · 0.518 sq mi
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Bennet is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,400. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,082
+90%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,089 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
−10%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4846848851K1K1990201020202024Bennet
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,237 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,335
+116%since 2000
from $17,280 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
10.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(559)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(984)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(38)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.2%(35)
Diversity Score17.6%(190)
Diversity Score
18
+567%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennet, Nebraska?

Bennet, Nebraska has about 1,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennet, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bennet, Nebraska earns about $83,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennet, Nebraska expensive?

In Bennet, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $180,400, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Bennet, Nebraska?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bennet, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennet, Nebraska?

About 1.4% of people in Bennet, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennet, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennet, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 531 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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