Bennet, Nebraska is a small town with a population of 1,804 as of 2017. This rural town is located just 25 miles south from Nebraska’s capitol city Lincoln. The population density of Bennet is 47 people per square mile, significantly lower than the US Population Density average of 93 people per square mile.
Bennet is home to many businesses that are geared towards the needs and wants of its residents. Examples include a grocery store, hardware store, and garage. There are also several restaurants such as The Chicken Coop and Ranch House Cafe where locals can grab dinner or a quick snack.
For those looking for outdoor activities in Bennet, there are plenty to choose from! Nature lovers can visit nearby Mahoney State Park or Platte River State Park for outdoor hiking trails and picnic spots during the spring and summer months. Additionally during winter when it's too cold to go outside there are also various organizations in the area such as churches and other community centers that offer year-round activities like Bingo night and movie nights for the whole family.
Sports lovers will also feel at home in Bennet with several local sporting events to attend throughout the year including softball games at Oren Loeffelholz Memorial Field or baseball games at John Loeffelholz Memorial Field.
The population in Bennet (zip 68317) is 1,804. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bennet (zip 68317) is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bennet (zip 68317) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bennet (zip 68317)
- 77.3% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 31.0% are married with children
- 7.4% have children, but are single
Race in Bennet (zip 68317)
- 94.8% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander