Benson | |
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 Downtown Benson on North 60th Avenue Maple Street | |
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| Coordinates: 41°17′N 96°00′W / 41.283°N 96.000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,137 |
| • Density | 4,300/sq mi (1,600/km2) |
| Website | www |
Benson is a historic neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska. Now a pocket within North Omaha, Benson Place was originally platted in 1887 and was annexed into the City of Omaha in 1917. Actor Nick Nolte lived in the Benson area before moving to the Westside district.