Gering, Nebraska
Gering: City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
About
Gering is a city located in the county of Scotts Bluff in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,500 and a population density of 763 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,061 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Gering
| Population : | 8,061 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Scotts Bluff County |
| Postal code : | 69341 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 11.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,911 feet / 1192 meters |
| Capital city : | Gering is capital of Scotts Bluff County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 15:33:16 (25th December 2024) |
| Density : | 724 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gering is located at 41°49'33"N 103°39'38"W (41.8258000, -103.6605000).
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Official website of Gering
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gering decreased by 5.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,500 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,502 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,472 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,456 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,348 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,312 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,335 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,267 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,203 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,128 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,061 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Other Places in Gering
1 City Administration
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People born in Gering (1)
American middle-distance runner Sara Vaughn was born in Gering
Schools in Gering
College & universities near Gering, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181543 | Summit Christian College | Gering (NE) | 69341 |
| 181817 | Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff (NE) | 69361-1899 |
| 240596 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington (WY) | 82240-1699 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gering, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
Other cities in Scotts Bluff County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scotts Bluff County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff | 14,373 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| Mitchell | 1,608 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| Terrytown | 1,163 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Morrill | 873 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Minatare | 784 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| Lyman | 321 | Village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska |
| Melbeta | 107 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Henry | 104 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| McGrew | 101 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gering distances to largest Nebraska cities
