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Bennington, NE
City in Douglas County, Nebraska.
Population
2,366
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,637
ZIP codes
0
Bennington and its ZIP codes
Bennington at a glance
- Bennington is about 102 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $97,500 a year, 27% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,100 (40% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,516 a month.
Local data for Bennington, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bennington, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,500
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$333,100
Median rent
$1,516/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (891), Irish Americans (311), Mexican Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Bennington.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,939
341,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,842
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.21B
FY 2026, $17,468 per person
How people get to work
Bennington, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bennington, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
875
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bennington, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Bennington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WashingtonVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| OmahaCity | 6.2 mi | 142.9 |
| KennardVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Boys TownVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| King LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| WaterlooVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort CalhounCity | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| BlairCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| ValleyCity | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ChalcoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| RalstonCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| VeniceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Carter Lake, IACity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| La VistaCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| LesharaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bennington, NE in?
- Bennington is in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Bennington, NE?
- About 2,366 people live in Bennington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bennington?
- Nearby places include Washington (3.3 mi), Omaha (6.2 mi), Kennard (7.7 mi), Boys Town (8.1 mi), King Lake (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023