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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gothenburg

Nebraska · 3,619 residents · 3.631 sq mi
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Gothenburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,990. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,619
+12%since 1990
from 3,232 in 1990
1990 – 2025
997 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 890 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Gothenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,990
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,034
+71%since 1990
from $9,958 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.8
−6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,445)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(131)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score10.2%(370)
10
+731%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

Gothenburg, Nebraska has about 3,619 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gothenburg, Nebraska earns about $35,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gothenburg, Nebraska expensive?

In Gothenburg, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gothenburg, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

About 7.1% of people in Gothenburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gothenburg, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gothenburg, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 387 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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