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Bennington, NE


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Bennington, Nebraska

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.

The People and Families of Bennington

In Bennington, about 62% of adults are married. Bennington has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Bennington, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBennington Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBennington People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Bennington Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bennington Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bennington College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bennington, NE

Comparing Bennington 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
Well-Paid Single Women810
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times73
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone21
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