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Gosper County

Nebraska · 2,044 residents · 458.199 sq mi
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Gosper County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,442. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,900. With a median age of 47.1, 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 47.1
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
2,044
−5%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+9%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gosper County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,442
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,827 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,132
+29%since 2000
from $17,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(79)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,954)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.6%(13)
Diversity Score8.9%(181)
Diversity Score
9
+139%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gosper County, Nebraska?

Gosper County, Nebraska has about 2,044 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gosper County, Nebraska earns about $41,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gosper County, Nebraska expensive?

In Gosper County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Gosper County, Nebraska?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gosper County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gosper County, Nebraska?

About 11.4% of people in Gosper County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gosper County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gosper County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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