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Bennington

Nebraska · 937 residents · 0.897 sq mi
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Bennington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,067. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $98,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

937
+9%since 1990
from 859 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,045 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+8%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5901K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bennington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,067
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,416
+87%since 1990
from $10,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(855)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(911)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score5%(47)
5
+333%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−45%since 1990
from 20.9 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 Bennington, Nebraska?

Bennington, Nebraska has about 937 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bennington, Nebraska earns about $47,067 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, Nebraska?

About 20.0% 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 5.5% 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 78 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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