Total Population
8,636
Population
Growth Rate
-0.09%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
55.800
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.
Households
3,424
Owner Occupied
2,674
Renter Occupied
750
Vacant
285
Median Household
$70,892 $78,213
Average Household
$88,645 $97,770
Per Capita
$35,220 $39,075
Total Businesses
365
Total Employed
3,340
Workers 16+
4,015
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
48
Employed
530
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
346
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
43
Employed
264
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
25
Employed
264
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
260
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
25
Employed
256
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
3,696
Non-Resident Commuters
269
Drive Alone
3,308
Carpooled
457
Public
9
Work At Home
186