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Gothenburg

Nebraska · 3,574 residents · 3.631 sq mi
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Gothenburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,574
−1%since 2000
from 3,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Gothenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,625
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,990 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,622
+39%since 2000
from $17,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,445)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(131)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(370)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,353)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(173)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(451)
Diversity Score
13
+23%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

Gothenburg, Nebraska has about 3,574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gothenburg, Nebraska earns about $41,625 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 $79,900, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Gothenburg, Nebraska?

About 16.2% 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 14.0% 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 342 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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