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Gering, NE
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
Population
8,550
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,534
ZIP codes
0
Gering and its ZIP codes
Gering at a glance
- Gering is about 60 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $75,093, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,500 (22% below Nebraska) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Gering, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gering, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,093
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,130), Mexican Americans (1,980), Irish Americans (698).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotts Bluff County. PPP loans are for Gering.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,764
15,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
How people get to work
Gering, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gering, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
890
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
15.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gering, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Gering
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TerrytownCity | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ScottsbluffCity | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| MelbetaVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| MinatareCity | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MitchellCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| McGrewVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MorrillVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BayardCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.5 |
| LymanVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| HenryVillage | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Huntley, WYCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| LaGrange, WYTown | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gering, NE in?
- Gering is in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Gering, NE?
- About 8,550 people live in Gering, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gering?
- Nearby places include Terrytown (1.3 mi), Scottsbluff (2.8 mi), Melbeta (8.1 mi), Minatare (8.2 mi), Mitchell (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023