Bennet, NE

Bennet, Nebraska

Bennet, Nebraska, in Lancaster county, is 12 miles SE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 49 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The village is in the Lincoln area. There are 570 residents in Bennet.

The People and Families of Bennet

In Bennet, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Bennet, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bennet had a median family income of $46,250. In Bennet, most people are middle class or better. The village is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Bennet.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bennet Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bennet that were owner-occupied was 85%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the village, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Bennet, 94% of commuters drive to work. Bennet offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Bennet strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Bennet, NE

Comparing Bennet to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Bennet Almanac

Bennet Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bennet Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bennet Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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