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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gering

Nebraska · 7,751 residents · 5.551 sq mi
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Gering has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,185. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,751
−2%since 1990
from 7,946 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,396 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,431 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+13%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Gering
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,185
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,981 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,775
+63%since 1990
from $11,552 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
27.5% rent
2.1
+12%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(7,323)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(936)
Asian0.3%(23)
Diversity Score38.1%(3,028)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(6,580)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,039)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score30.1%(2,336)
30
−21%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−5%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gering, Nebraska?

Gering, Nebraska has about 7,751 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gering, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gering, Nebraska earns about $35,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gering, Nebraska expensive?

In Gering, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Gering, Nebraska?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gering, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gering, Nebraska?

About 7.8% of people in Gering, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gering, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gering, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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