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Gage County, NE
13 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Gage County, Nebraska.
Population
21,629
Land area
851sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Gage County
Gage County at a glance
- It is the 15th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $67,247 a year, 12% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 (27% below Nebraska) and median rent is $774 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Beatrice (12,225), Wymore (1,320) and Adams (580).
Local data for Gage County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gage County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,247
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$174,000
Prices +8.3% in a year
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,429), Irish Americans (2,553), Mexican Americans (593).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,760
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,250 per person
PPP loans
$44.8M
1,813 loans, 5,772 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$68.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gage County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gage County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
656
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gage County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gage County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gage County, NE?
- Beatrice is the largest city or town in Gage County, with about 12,225 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gage County?
- Gage County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68301, 68309, 68310, 68318, 68328.
- What is the population of Gage County, NE?
- About 21,629 people live in Gage County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gage County?
- Gage County borders Lancaster County, Otoe County, Saline County, Marshall County, KS, Jefferson County, Washington County, KS, Johnson County, Pawnee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023