What is the population of Benkelman, Nebraska?

Benkelman has a population of approximately 905 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Benkelman, Nebraska located?

Benkelman is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.0468°, -101.5402°.

What is the median household income in Benkelman?

The median household income in Benkelman is approximately $42,188 based on the most recent open data.

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Benkelman

Total population

905

Median home value

$114,500

19.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$42,188

Benkelman$42k

National$74k

Elevation910 m

Land area2.08 km²

Weather58°F · Areas Of Fog

Coordinates40.05°, -101.54°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

910 m

Area

2.08 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Benkelman is a city in and the county seat of Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 821.

History & geography

History

Benkelman was originally called Collinsville, in honor of Moses Collins, and under that name was founded circa 1880. In 1882, it was renamed Benkelman by the railroad for J. G. Benkelman, a stock raiser.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

44.1

Median home value

$114,500

Housing units

483

Poverty rate

19%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

93.6%

Black

0.4%

Asian

Hispanic

0.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.0468

Longitude

-101.5402

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

58°F

Areas Of Fog

Wednesday

67°F

Rain Showers

Wednesday Night

55°F

Patchy Fog

Thursday

67°F

Rain Showers Likely

Thursday Night

45°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

68°F

Sunny

Forecast for Benkelman, NE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31%

Diabetes

9.6%

Adult obesity

37.2%

Binge drinking

22%

Adult smoking

15.5%

No leisure activity

26.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

6,150

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
240
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
194
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
135
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
133
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
117
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
113
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
112
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
112

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

BENKELMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · BENKELMAN · 160 students · 12.3:1 ratio
DUNDY CO STRATTON HIGH SCHOOL
High · BENKELMAN · 130 students · 8.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).