Demographics & People — Bennington, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 925 |
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| Family Households | 616 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1134 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,187 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,092 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 478 |
| Irish | 342 |
| English | 284 |
| Other groups | 202 |
| Czech | 138 |
| Swedish | 123 |
| European | 106 |
| Polish | 102 |
| Italian | 101 |
Language
| English Only | 2,118 |
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| Spanish | 38 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,177 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 161 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,729 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bennington, Nebraska.
