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Bennington, Nebraska, in Douglas county, is 13 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Omaha metropolitan area. Bennington contains a population of approximately 937.
In Bennington, about 62% of adults are married. Bennington has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Bennington had a median family income of $53,917. The typical family in Bennington is better off than most in Nebraska. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bennington. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Bennington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Bennington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Nebraska, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Bennington, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Bennington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Bennington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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