Gering, the seat of Scotts Bluff County, is a picturesque community set against the scenic Wildcat Hills and situated at the foot of Scotts Bluff National Monument, an Oregon Trail landmark. It is paired with Scottsbluff to make up the “Twin Cities” separated by the North Platte River. The Gering Industrial Park has 200 shovel-ready acres.
As of 2025 the population of Gering is 8,584. The population is expected to shrink to 8,516 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.16%.
The median age of Gering residents is 41.
The diversity index of Gering is 56.2, meaning that there is a 56% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Gering is $89,803 and projected to be $98,983 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,976, projected to be $39,931 in 2030. 1.93% of households – 166 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $720,085 and the average disposable income is $68,883.
There are 3,702 housing units in Gering; 2,460 are owner-occupied, 964 are rented, and 278 are vacant. The average home value is $208,317, with 186 homes built in 2010 or later, and 319 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 381 businesses in Gering, employing 3,390 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,984 age 16 and above. 216 workers commute into Gering from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,732 residents both live and work in/around Gering. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.59% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,337 drive alone, 417 carpool, and 7 take public transportation. 134 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 89 residents work from home.
1,611 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 743 have associates degrees, 1,243 have bachelor’s degrees, and 575 hold a graduate or professional degree.
