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Gage County

Nebraska · 22,311 residents · 851.468 sq mi
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Gage County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,311. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,800. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
22,311
−3%since 2000
from 22,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+10%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Gage County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,311
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,908 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,619
+26%since 2000
from $17,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,354)
Black0.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(196)
Asian0.3%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(825)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(21,432)
Black0.3%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(385)
Asian0.4%(81)
Other1.6%(359)
Diversity Score9.8%(2,181)
Diversity Score
10
+172%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gage County, Nebraska?

Gage County, Nebraska has about 22,311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gage County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Gage County, Nebraska earns about $43,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gage County, Nebraska expensive?

In Gage County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $97,800, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Gage County, Nebraska?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gage County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gage County, Nebraska?

About 12.7% of people in Gage County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gage County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gage County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 483 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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