Gering

Gering Main Photo

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.

Population

Total Population

8,636

Population
Growth Rate

-0.09%

Median Age

41

Diversity Index

55.800

Housing & Income

Households

3,424

Total Housing Units

3,709


Owner Occupied

2,674

Renter Occupied

750

Vacant

285

Median Home Value

$175,182


Average Home Value

$196,139

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.10%

Income Projection

Median Household

$70,892 $78,213


Average Household

$88,645 $97,770


Per Capita

$35,220 $39,075

Workforce

Total Businesses

365

Total Employed

3,340

Workers 16+

4,015

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

48

Employed

530

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

346

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

264

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

25

Employed

264

2023 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

19

Employed

260

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

25

Employed

256

Some
High School

285

Graduated
High School

1,371

Associates
Degree

721

Bachelor's
Degree

1,181

Graduate
Degree

560

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