Gering, Nebraska

Gering, Nebraska
City

Downtown at 10th North and M Street

Location within Scotts Bluff County and Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°49′27″N 103°39′54″W / 41.82417°N 103.66500°W / 41.82417; -103.66500Coordinates: 41°49′27″N 103°39′54″W / 41.82417°N 103.66500°W / 41.82417; -103.66500
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Scotts Bluff
Founded 1887
Government
 • Mayor Tony Kaufman
Area[1]
 • Total 4.30 sq mi (11.14 km2)
 • Land 4.30 sq mi (11.14 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 8,500
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 8,491
 • Density 2,000/sq mi (760/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 69341
Area code(s) 308
FIPS code 31-18580
GNIS feature ID 0829493 [4]
Website gering.org

Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 8,500 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Scotts Bluff County.[5]

History

Gering was founded in 1887[6] at the base of the bluff that is now the center of Scotts Bluff National Monument. It was named for Martin Gering, a pioneer merchant.[7] The city of Scottsbluff was founded across the North Platte River from the bluff in 1900. Separated only by the river, the two cities have since grown together and now form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska.

Geography

Gering is located at 41°49′27″N 103°39′54″W / 41.82417°N 103.66500°W / 41.82417; -103.66500 (41.824251, -103.665009).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.30 square miles (11.14 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900433—
191062744.8%
19202,508300.0%
19302,5310.9%
19403,10422.6%
19503,84223.8%
19604,58519.3%
19705,63923.0%
19807,76037.6%
19907,9462.4%
20007,751−2.5%
20108,5009.7%
Est. 20158,334[9]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2012 Estimate[11]

Gering is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 8,500 people, 3,361 households, and 2,278 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,976.7 inhabitants per square mile (763.2/km2). There were 3,601 housing units at an average density of 837.4 per square mile (323.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 0.6% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.2% of the population.

There were 3,361 households of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,751 people, 3,173 households, and 2,170 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,067.8 people per square mile (798.0/km²). There were 3,332 housing units at an average density of 888.9 per square mile (343.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.48% White, 0.13% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.56% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.40% of the population.

There were 3,173 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,185, and the median income for a family was $42,378. Males had a median income of $32,750 versus $22,026 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,775. About 5.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Major events

In 1922, Gering started its annual Oregon Trail Days, a celebration that takes place during the second week of July each year. Friends, families, Gering High School classmates, and the Old Settlers reunion all congregate in Gering for a weekend full of activities.

The Oregon Trail Days weekend kicks off with the community barbecue on Thursday night. Friday morning is the Annual Kiddie Parade on 10th Street, with the International Food Fair in Downtown Gering Friday night. Saturday morning the community gathers for the annual Oregon Trail Days Parade. This is followed by the annual Chili-Cookoff in Oregon Trail Park, and a concert at Five Rocks Amphitheater on Saturday evening.

Notable people

Points of interest

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. ↑ "The Twin Cities...Gering and Scottsbluff -- Scotts Bluff County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
  7. ↑ Shumway, Grant Lee (1921). History of Western Nebraska and Its People. Western publishing & engraving Company. p. 449.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  10. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Five Rocks Amphitheater". Visit The Scotts Bluff Area. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  13. ↑ "Platte River Basin Environments : Wildlife Habitat Lands". www.nebwild.org. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  14. ↑ "Platte River Basin Environments : Wildlife Habitat Lands". www.nebwild.org. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
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