Gering, NE Demographics

A map of Gering's Population by Race

Gering, Nebraska had a population of 8,564 in 2020. It was 74.6% White, 0.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gering, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is the 18th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gering's White Population

6,386 residents of Gering identify as White, or 74.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Gering roughly similar to the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is ranked #537 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gering is more White than neighboring Terrytown (56.2% White), Scottsbluff (61.4% White), Minatare (59.7% White), and Mitchell (69.6% White). Gering is less White than neighboring Melbeta (84.3% White).

Gering's Black Population

60 residents of Gering identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gering roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is ranked #102 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gering is more Black than neighboring Melbeta (0% Black), Minatare (0.1% Black), and Mitchell (0% Black). Gering is less Black than neighboring Terrytown (1.1% Black), and Scottsbluff (1% Black).

Gering's Asian Population

54 residents of Gering identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gering roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is ranked #102 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gering is more Asian than neighboring Terrytown (0.5% Asian), and Minatare (0.1% Asian). Gering is less Asian than neighboring Scottsbluff (1.1% Asian), and Melbeta (0.9% Asian).

Gering's Hispanic Population

1,628 residents of Gering identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gering slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is ranked #39 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gering is more Hispanic than neighboring Melbeta (12% Hispanic). Gering is less Hispanic than neighboring Terrytown (33.4% Hispanic), Scottsbluff (31.7% Hispanic), Minatare (35.9% Hispanic), and Mitchell (25.1% Hispanic).

Gering's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Gering identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gering roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is ranked #96 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gering is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melbeta (0% Native American/Other), Minatare (1% Native American/Other), and Mitchell (0.5% Native American/Other). Gering is less Native American/Other than neighboring Terrytown (4.9% Native American/Other), and Scottsbluff (2.2% Native American/Other).

Gering's Multiracial Population

290 residents of Gering identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gering roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Gering is ranked #216 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gering is more Multiracial than neighboring Scottsbluff (2.7% Multiracial), Melbeta (2.8% Multiracial), and Minatare (3.1% Multiracial). Gering is less Multiracial than neighboring Terrytown (3.9% Multiracial), and Mitchell (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.