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 2026 the population of Gering is 8,610. The population is expected to shrink to 8,555 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.13%.
The median age of Gering residents is 41.
The diversity index of Gering is 56.6, meaning that there is a 57% 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 $91,354 and projected to be $103,833 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,442, projected to be $42,939 in 2031. 1.94% of households – 167 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $811,883 and the average disposable income is $69,811.
There are 3,729 housing units in Gering; 2,528 are owner-occupied, 929 are rented, and 272 are vacant. The average home value is $212,458, with 211 homes built in 2010 or later, and 383 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 379 businesses in Gering, employing 3,557 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,273 age 16 and above. 319 workers commute into Gering from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,883 residents both live and work in/around Gering. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.83% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.62% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,814 drive alone, 219 carpool, and 8 take public transportation. 109 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 124 residents work from home.
1,481 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 456 have associates degrees, 1,301 have bachelor’s degrees, and 703 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
