Bennington, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bennington, Oklahoma Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bennington, Oklahoma had a total population of 329, the 440th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $25,250, which is 61% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 49.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 61% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (49.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Bennington Quick Facts

Population 329

Median Household Income $25,250

Median Home Value $70,900

Poverty Rate 49.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 32.3 years

Homeownership Rate 69.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

High School Graduation Rate 86.3%

Diversity Index 48/100

Population 329 440th of 834

Median Income $25,250 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 49.4% 297% higher than national

Median Home Value $70,900 bottom 20%

How Bennington Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	318	329	+3.5%
Median household income	$28,281	$25,250	-10.7%
Median home value	$70,800	$70,900	+0.1%

How Bennington Compares

Median Household Income

Bennington

$25,250

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bennington

$70,900

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 49.5%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 16.8%

$100K+ 7.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

18.7%

$15K-$20K

11.2%

$20K-$25K

14.0%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

7.5%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

7.5%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

6.5%

$75K-$100K

6.5%

$100K-$125K

1.9%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

1.9%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

37.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.2%

Renter 30.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $850/mo 40.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.6%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

19.1%

75+

3.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bennington Rankings in Oklahoma

#440 Population of 834

#706 Median Income of 716

#589 Education of 833

#593 Home Value of 723

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Other Cities in Bryan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Durant	19,746	$46,812	18.7%	$163,200
Calera	3,007	$64,449	15.7%	$157,600
Colbert	1,277	$46,250	24.8%	$104,300
Caddo	1,109	$51,923	6.5%	$152,100
Cartwright	744	$54,263	24.6%	$112,300
Silo	580	$67,313	13.5%	$168,400
Bokchito	536	$41,250	18.8%	$97,700
Achille	394	$48,125	10.1%	$76,900
Mead	326	$71,154	17.8%	$76,900
Sand Point	275	$85,223	8.0%	$348,500

Cities Similar to Bennington

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Eldon	326	N/A	$132,100	39.0%	10.7%
Chance	315	N/A	$156,300	7.3%	3.2%
Old Green	301	N/A	$169,500	8.8%	11.6%
Short	299	N/A	$113,700	8.9%	57.2%
Marland	358	$27,170	$91,300	2.7%	11.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 329, Bennington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bennington is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Bryan County. The total population is 329. It ranks as the 440th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bennington is 32.3 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 34.6% of the population under 18, Bennington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bennington is $25,250. This is 61% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 69% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 49.4%. This is 222% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $70,900. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bennington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bennington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bennington, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bennington, Oklahoma?

Bennington, Oklahoma has a population of 329 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bennington, OK?

The median household income in Bennington is $25,250, which is 69% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bennington, OK?

The poverty rate in Bennington is 49.4%. This means approximately 156 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bennington, Oklahoma?

Bennington's population is 68.7% White, 2.7% Black, 4.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bennington, OK?

The median home value in Bennington is $70,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Bennington, Oklahoma?

9.5% of adults (25+) in Bennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.