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Bennington

Nebraska · 1,968 residents (2025 est.) · 0.897 sq mi
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Bennington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,429 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $333,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,366
+153%since 2000
from 937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,638 / sq mi
+153%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+19%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,968 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5901K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bennington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,067 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,363
+122%since 2000
from $20,416 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,516
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+63%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(911)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,035)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(121)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other6.5%(153)
Diversity Score31.6%(749)
Diversity Score
32
+530%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, Nebraska?

Bennington, Nebraska has about 2,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bennington, Nebraska earns about $97,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennington, Nebraska expensive?

In Bennington, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $333,100, and the typical rent is about $1,516 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, Nebraska?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bennington, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennington, Nebraska?

About 5.3% of people in Bennington, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bennington, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bennington, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,507 residents, a change of about 175 percent over that period.

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