Bennington: Demographics & People
Census counts 329 people in Bennington, in 107 households. Population grew 3.5% from 318 (2022) to 329 (2024). Median age 32.3 years. (4.7y younger than Bryan County; 2.9y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 35% of the population. Population is 69% White (non-Hispanic) and 4% Hispanic or Latino. 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,885 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 88 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.5% from 318 (2022) to 329 (2024) — about 5.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~340 (extrapolated at 1.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 356.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 46,067 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 318 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 329 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 329 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 356 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.3y is 6.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 35% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 34.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 329 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 114 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 57.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 118.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 40 |
| Population under 18 | 114 |
| Median age | 32.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 329 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 210 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 4 |
| Asian residents | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 15 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 50.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 0.3% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 2.7% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 68.7% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 211 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 114 |
| Share born in this state | 64.1% |
| Share born in another state | 35.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 34.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 4 |
| From Europe | 3 |
| From Africa | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
107 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 63 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 63 |
| Married couples with children | 13 |
| Single-parent households | 1 |
| Average household size | 2.63 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 15 |
| Family households | 66 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 61.7% (at Oklahoma median) |
| Total households | 107 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 1.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,885 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 1.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,429 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 39,544 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,885 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 43 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 13.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bryan |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 35.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 31.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 40.50 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bryan County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,985 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40013 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bryan County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 47,995 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 34.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 329, growing, young professional, lower-income, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 329 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Bryan County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade