Population 21,629 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gage County
Household size in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Gage County is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.44, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gage County is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 42.6, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Gage County (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Gage County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gage County
Renters in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Gage County rent their homes (26.5%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Gage County is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Nebraska overall (7.8%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Gage County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $580 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $688 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $826 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$246 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gage County costs $826 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $246 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gage County
Bachelor's degrees in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gage County: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gage County is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gage County
| Period | Gage County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gage County has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gage County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage County | 2.30 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 26.5% | 10.7% | 1961 | $826 | 24.4% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Jefferson County | 2.28 | 43.9 | 5.2% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 1958 | $575 | 20.1% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
| Pawnee County | 2.30 | 46.8 | 6.6% | 19.8% | 24.1% | 1950 | $855 | 21.4% | 87.0% | 2.6% |
| Thayer County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.2% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1954 | $710 | 23.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Nuckolls County | 2.11 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 1952 | $551 | 22.5% | 92.3% | 0.7% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 1947 | $719 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Nodaway County | 2.17 | 38.9 | 6.6% | 37.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $739 | 29.9% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.19 | 47.1 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 13.8% | 1940 | $743 | 21.1% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Gentry County | 2.55 | 40.3 | 6.2% | 25.6% | 17.1% | 1971 | $658 | 21.4% | 89.0% | 2.3% |
| Harlan County | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.2% | 14.2% | 32.3% | 1962 | $694 | 29.6% | 94.0% | 1.3% |
| Harrison County | 2.56 | 43.9 | 9.0% | 28.6% | 20.1% | 1966 | $759 | 15.7% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gage County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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