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Bennington

Nebraska · 2,026 residents · 0.897 sq mi
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Bennington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,738. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,089 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,026
+116%since 2000
from 937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,259 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+15%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5901K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bennington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,738
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,067 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,174
+82%since 2000
from $20,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,838)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(63)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other2%(41)
Diversity Score17.1%(346)
Diversity Score
17
+240%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennington, Nebraska?

Bennington, Nebraska has about 2,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bennington, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bennington, Nebraska earns about $92,738 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 $235,600, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Bennington, Nebraska?

About 35.1% 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 4.9% 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 1,167 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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