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Gering, NE


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Gering, Nebraska

Gering, Nebraska, in Scotts Bluff county, is 76 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 158 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. There are 7,751 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Gering

In Gering, about 60% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Gering.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gering had a median family income of $42,378. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Gering.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Gering Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gering that were owner-occupied was 73%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Gering, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Gering, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Gering strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Gering Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gering Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Gering College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gering Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gering, NE

Comparing Gering to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens94
Age of the Population96
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime75

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