Benkelman, Nebraska

Benkelman, Nebraska
City
Courthouse square, 2011
Motto: "Realize Our Potential"
Location of Benkelman, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°3′2″N 101°32′1″W / 40.05056°N 101.53361°W / 40.05056; -101.53361Coordinates: 40°3′2″N 101°32′1″W / 40.05056°N 101.53361°W / 40.05056; -101.53361
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Dundy
Area[1]
• Total	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Land	0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	2,986 ft (910 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	953
• Estimate (2012[3])	952
• Density	1,191.3/sq mi (460.0/km2)
Time zone	Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
• Summer (DST)	MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code	69021
Area code(s)	308
FIPS code	31-04230[4]
GNIS feature ID	0827319[5]

Benkelman, a city, is the county seat of Dundy County^[6], Nebraska, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 953.^[7]

History

Benkelman was founded about 1880; it was originally called Collinsville in honor of Moses Collins. In 1882, it was renamed Benkelman for J. G. Benkelman, a stock raiser.^[8]

Geography

Benkelman is located at 40°3′2″N 101°32′1″W / 40.05056°N 101.53361°W / 40.05056; -101.53361 (40.050615, -101.533660)^[9]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km²), all of it land.^[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 953 people, 445 households, and 242 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,191.3 inhabitants per square mile (460.0 /km²). There were 556 housing units at an average density of 695.0 per square mile (268.3 /km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 445 households of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 22% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 458 households, and 266 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,267.6 people per square mile (491.7/km²). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 725.8 per square mile (281.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White, 0.80% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 458 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,788, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $26,741 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,700. About 7.4% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Notable people

• Ward Bond, actor
• Dave Heineman, 39th Governor of Nebraska

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Dundy County, Nebraska

References

v t e Municipalities and communities of Dundy County, Nebraska, United States County seat: Benkelman City Benkelman Village Haigler CDPs Max Parks

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