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 2024 the population of Gering is 8,662. The population is expected to shrink to 8,600 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.14%.
The median age of Gering residents is 40.
The diversity index of Gering is 56.4, 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 $86,298 and projected to be $99,926 in 2029. Per capita income is $34,172, projected to be $39,785 in 2029. 2.11% of households – 183 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $789,008 and the average disposable income is $67,254.
There are 3,694 housing units in Gering; 2,436 are owner-occupied, 987 are rented, and 271 are vacant. The average home value is $193,309, with 91 homes built in 2010 or later, and 354 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 376 businesses in Gering, employing 3,581 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,946 age 16 and above. 216 workers commute into Gering from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,683 residents both live and work in/around Gering. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.73% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,113 drive alone, 521 carpool, and 9 take public transportation. 117 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 186 residents work from home.
1,690 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 843 have associates degrees, 1,073 have bachelor’s degrees, and 580 hold a graduate or professional degree.
