Total Population
8,662
Population
Growth Rate
-0.14%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
56.400
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Gering
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
Housing & Income
Households
3,423
Total Housing Units
3,694
Owner Occupied
2,436
Renter Occupied
987
Vacant
271
Median Home Value
$178,143
Average Home Value
$193,309
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.09%
Income Projection
Median Household
$64,246 $74,640
Average Household
$86,298 $99,926
Per Capita
$34,172 $39,785
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
376
Total Employed
3,581
Workers 16+
3,946
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
48
Employed
530
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
509
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
27
Employed
362
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
301
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
28
Employed
273
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
23
Employed
243
Some
High School
255
Graduated
High School
1,434
Associates
Degree
843
Bachelor's
Degree
1,073
Graduate
Degree
580
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
3,683
Non-Resident Commuters
216
Drive Alone
3,113
Carpooled
521
Public
9
Work At Home
186
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
