Benkelman
City in Dundy County, Nebraska

Benkelman is a city in Dundy County, Nebraska, with 821 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,986 ft (910 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Max, 8.6 miles NE.
- 821residents (2020 Census)
- 2,986 ftelevation · 910 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 685 / sq mipopulation density
- 69021ZIP code
About Benkelman
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.
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Living in Benkelman
- Median household income
- $42,188
- Median home value
- $114,500
- Median rent
- $700/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Benkelman had 821 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 821 |
|---|---|
| Density | 685 per sq mi (264 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benkelman at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Dundy County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 821 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,986 ft (910 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0468° N, 101.5402° W |
| ZIP code | 69021 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3104230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benkelman
- Max8.6 mi NE
- Parks9.8 mi W
- Stratton18.0 mi NE
- McDonald, KS20.2 mi SE
- Bird City, KS20.5 mi S
- Haigler21.2 mi W
- St. Francis, KS23.5 mi SW
- Wauneta27.0 mi N
- Enders28.2 mi N
- Hamlet28.4 mi NE
- Trenton29.2 mi E
- Laird, CO29.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Benkelman
What county is Benkelman in?
Benkelman is in Dundy County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Benkelman, NE?
821 people lived in Benkelman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benkelman, NE?
The ZIP code of Benkelman is 69021.
What is the elevation of Benkelman?
2,986 feet (910 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benkelman?
Max (8.6 mi), Parks (9.8 mi), Stratton (18.0 mi), McDonald (20.2 mi), Bird City (20.5 mi).
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