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Gothenburg, NE
City in Dawson County, Nebraska.
Population
3,452
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Gothenburg and its ZIP codes
Gothenburg at a glance
- Gothenburg is about 37 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $79,219, 4% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 (20% below Nebraska) and median rent is $883 a month.
Local data for Gothenburg, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gothenburg, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,219
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$883/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,520), Swedish Americans (477), Irish Americans (419).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dawson County. PPP loans are for Gothenburg.
Unemployment rate
13.0%
Sep 2026, +10.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,835
11,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,197
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$132M
FY 2026, $5,495 per person
How people get to work
Gothenburg, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gothenburg, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
110
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gothenburg, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Gothenburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Willow IslandCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.8 |
| CozadCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| BradyVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FarnamVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| EustisVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MoorefieldVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MaxwellVillage | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| OcontoVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| CurtisCity | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| ElwoodVillage | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| CallawayVillage | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| EddyvilleVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| StockvilleVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gothenburg, NE in?
- Gothenburg is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Gothenburg, NE?
- About 3,452 people live in Gothenburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gothenburg?
- Nearby places include Willow Island (5.4 mi), Cozad (11 mi), Brady (13 mi), Farnam (15 mi), Eustis (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023