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Bennington

Nebraska · 1,458 residents · 0.897 sq mi
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Bennington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,458
+56%since 2000
from 937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,625 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5901K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bennington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,067 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,635
+35%since 2000
from $20,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,395)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score8.4%(122)
Diversity Score
8
+67%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, Nebraska?

Bennington, Nebraska has about 1,458 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bennington, Nebraska earns about $66,250 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 $155,500, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, Nebraska?

About 28.0% 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 5.4% 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 599 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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