Bennington, NE

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):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Bennington, NE

Comparing Bennington 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Bennington Almanac

Bennington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bennington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bennington Public Libraries

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Bennington High Schools (2004)

BENNINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
402-238-2447
Serves 274 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Bennington Colleges

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