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Gering

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.551
State:
Nebraska

Gering is a city located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Gering has a 2026 population of 8,525. It is also the county seat of Scotts Bluff County. Gering is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,611 in 2020.

The median household income in Gering is $75,093 with a poverty rate of 12.37%. The median age in Gering is 35.8 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.2 males.

8.5K
Total Population
1,536
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.16%
Growth

Gering Population

Gering Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,525-14-0.16%
20258,539-15-0.18%
20248,554240.28%
20238,53040.05%
20228,526-26-0.3%
20218,552-69-0.8%
20208,6115016.18%
20198,110-82-1%
20188,192-68-0.82%
20178,260-70-0.84%
20168,330220.26%
20158,308-36-0.43%
20148,344-106-1.25%
20138,450-15-0.18%
20128,465-28-0.33%
20118,493-17-0.2%
20108,510100.12%
20007,751-195-2.45%
19907,9461862.4%
19807,7602,12137.61%
19705,6391,05422.99%
19604,58574319.34%
19503,84273823.78%
19403,10457322.64%
19302,531230.92%
19202,50800%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 35.5 years

Gering Adults

There are 6,372 adults, (1,685 of whom are seniors) in Gering.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,293 (50.2%)
Male: 4,257 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gering includes 74.69% White, 6.84% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,38674.69%
Two or more races1,18413.85%
Other race5856.84%
Native American1892.21%
Black or African American1301.52%
Asian760.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races94211.02%
Other race5856.84%
White5136%
Native American420.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,87368.69%
Two or more races2422.83%
Native American1471.72%
Black or African American1301.52%
Asian760.89%

Gering Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gering 's average per capita income is $50,808. Household income levels show a median of $75,093. The poverty rate stands at 12.37%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,500-
Families$90,417$106,125
Households$75,093$90,669
Non Families$43,191$49,383

$50,808

Average Income

$75,093

Median Household Income

12.37%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)