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Bennet, NE


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Bennet, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes32
People Living Alone21
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