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Bennet, NE
Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Population
1,218
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,349
ZIP codes
0
Bennet and its ZIP codes
Bennet at a glance
- Bennet is about 91 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 105th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $105,859 a year, 38% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $272,400 (14% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,260 a month.
Local data for Bennet, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bennet, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,859
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$272,400
Median rent
$1,260/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (384), Irish Americans (137), Mexican Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Bennet.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
How people get to work
Bennet, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bennet, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bennet, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Bennet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| PanamaVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmyraVillage | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| Woodland HillsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HickmanCity | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| RocaVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WaltonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.5 |
| DouglasVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| EagleVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| FirthVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| UnadillaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LincolnCity | 12 mi | 101.1 |
| Prairie HomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SpragueVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bennet, NE in?
- Bennet is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Bennet, NE?
- About 1,218 people live in Bennet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bennet?
- Nearby places include Cheney (5.7 mi), Panama (5.7 mi), Palmyra (6 mi), Woodland Hills (6.4 mi), Hickman (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023