Gage County Demographics
A map of Gage County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 20,053 | 92.4% |
Multiracial | 673 | 3.1% |
Hispanic | 635 | 2.9% |
Black | 122 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 122 | 0.6% |
Asian | 99 | 0.5% |
Gage County, Nebraska had a population of 21,704 in 2020. It was 92.4% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gage County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Gage County is the 15th most populous county of the 93 counties in Nebraska.
Gage County's White Population
20,053 residents of Gage County identify as White, or 92.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Gage County larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Gage County is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Gage County is more White than neighboring Johnson County (77.5% White), Jefferson County (90.6% White), and Saline County (65.5% White). Gage County is less White than neighboring Pawnee County (96.1% White), and Marshall County (93.7% White).
Gage County's Black Population
122 residents of Gage County identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gage County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Gage County is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Gage County is more Black than neighboring Jefferson County (0.3% Black), Pawnee County (0.2% Black), and Marshall County (0.4% Black). Gage County is less Black than neighboring Johnson County (5.9% Black), and Saline County (0.9% Black).
Gage County's Asian Population
99 residents of Gage County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gage County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Gage County is ranked #31 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Gage County is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson County (0.2% Asian), Pawnee County (0% Asian), and Marshall County (0.4% Asian). Gage County is less Asian than neighboring Johnson County (1.4% Asian), and Saline County (1.9% Asian).
Gage County's Hispanic Population
635 residents of Gage County identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gage County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Gage County is ranked #66 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Gage County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pawnee County (1.5% Hispanic), and Marshall County (2.3% Hispanic). Gage County is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnson County (11.9% Hispanic), Jefferson County (5% Hispanic), and Saline County (28.5% Hispanic).
Gage County's Native American/Other Population
122 residents of Gage County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gage County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Gage County is ranked #45 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Gage County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pawnee County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Marshall County (0.4% Native American/Other). Gage County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson County (1.1% Native American/Other), Jefferson County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Saline County (0.8% Native American/Other).
Gage County's Multiracial Population
673 residents of Gage County identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gage County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Gage County is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Gage County is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnson County (2.1% Multiracial), Pawnee County (1.7% Multiracial), Marshall County (2.8% Multiracial), and Saline County (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.