Gage County Summary

Life in Gage County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gage County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gage County:

  • The population in Gage County is 21,646.

  • The median home value in Gage County is $198,098.

  • The median income in Gage County is $64,426.

  • The median rent in Gage County is $770.

  • The unemployment rate in Gage County is 1.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Gage County is 13.2%.

  • The average high in Gage County is 72.1° and there are 74.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gage County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gage County

Beatrice, NE Population 12,233

Wymore, NE Population 1,287

Cortland, NE Population 629

Adams, NE Population 513

Clatonia, NE Population 311

Odell, NE Population 248

Blue Springs, NE Population 232

Pickrell, NE Population 190

Barneston, NE Population 107

Filley, NE Population 92

Virginia, NE Population 80

Holmesville, NE Population 73

Liberty, NE Population 50

Map Of Gage County

Gage County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Gage County is 72.1°.

  • There are 74.18 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 74.6 inches of rain each year with 7.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:57 hours of sun each day in Gage County.

StatGage County
Mean High72.1
Nice Days74.18
Rainfall74.6
Snowfall7.9
Sunny Hours5:57
72.1°
Average High
74.6
Inches of Rain

Gage County Photos

Gage Countyc Nebraska Courthouse From S
Source: Public Domain

Gage County Demographics

Population over time in Gage County

The current population in Gage County is 21,646. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 21,706 0.7%
2022 21,548 -0.2%
2021 21,594 -

Gender in Gage County

  • Gage County is 49.4% female with 10,693 female residents.

  • Gage County is 50.6% male with 10,952 male residents.

Female
49.4% (10,693)
Male
50.6% (10,952)
Gender Gage County NE USA
Female 49.4% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 50.6% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Gage County

Gage County is:

  • 92.9% White with 20,104 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 144 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 128 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 23 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 482 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 695 Hispanic residents.

White
92.9% (20,104)
African American
0.7% (144)
American Indian
0.3% (70)
Asian
0.6% (128)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (23)
Two Or More
2.2% (482)
Hispanic
3.2% (695)

Table: Gage County By Race

Race Gage County NE USA
White 92.9% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 0.7% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.2% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Gage County, Nebraska

  • 5.2% of households in Gage County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Gage County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Gage County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Gage County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Gage County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Gage County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Gage County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Gage County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Gage County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Gage County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (1,115)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (812)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (1,578)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (2,178)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (2,716)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (4,117)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (2,884)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (3,565)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.9% (1,490)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (1,186)
Income Gage County NE USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.9% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 9.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gage County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Gage County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Gage County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Gage County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Gage County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Gage County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Gage County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Gage County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gage County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gage County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,298)
High School / GED
36% (7,792)
Some College
21% (4,545)
Associate's Degree
14% (3,030)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (3,679)
Master's Degree
4% (865)
Professional Degree
1% (216)
Doctorate Degree
1% (216)
Education Gage County NE USA
< 9th Grade 0% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 36% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 14% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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