Gering, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,179
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
8.4%
Median Home
$139,600
Median Income
$62,764
Median Rent
$821
Gering SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
10
Gering, NE Crime Report
141
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,743.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.67%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gering / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 141 | 1,743.8 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 123.7 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.4 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 74.2 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 131 | 1,620.1 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 61 | 754.4 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 64 | 791.5 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 74.2 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Gering, NE Cost Of Living
87
Gering's Overall Cost Of Living
Gering's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gering | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
Gering, NE Photos
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Rankings for Gering in Nebraska
Map Of Gering, NE
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Population over time in Gering
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,179 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 8,312 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,377 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,401 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,429 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,463 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 8,482 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,431 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 8,365 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 8,271 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gering
| Race | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 24.4% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gering
| Gender | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gering for adults over 25
| Education | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gering, Nebraska
| Income | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
