Gering, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Gering, Nebraska Summary
Life in Gering research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gering 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 Gering:
The population in Gering is 8,521.
The median home value in Gering is $146,800.
The median income in Gering is $64,631.
The cost of living in Gering is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Gering is $780.
The unemployment rate in Gering is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Gering is 8.5%.
Table Of Contents
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
101
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,259.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.80%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gering / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 101 | 1,259.8 | 2,243.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 149.7 | 334.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 37.4 | 41.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 99.8 | 229.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 89 | 1,110.1 | 1,909.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 162.2 | 229.9 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 67 | 835.7 | 1,418.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 112.3 | 260.5 | 282.7 |
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 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,179 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 8,312 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 8,377 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 8,401 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,429 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,463 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,482 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,431 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 8,365 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 8,271 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gering
| Race | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 77.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 27.3% | 11.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Gering
| Gender | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gering for adults over 25
| Education | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gering, Nebraska
| Income | Gering | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
