Gage County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Gage County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
-
B
Health Around average
-
B
Income Around average
-
D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Gage County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,629 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 25.1 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.09% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.2 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,327 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Gage County declined by 5.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,629 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Gage County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.2% of residents. That is 2.8 points above Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,945 18.2% -4.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,922 18.1% -2.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,581 21.2% +2.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,344 20.1% +3.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.8% of the people living in Gage County and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 50.2% Nebraska 50.1%
How many residents match a customer profile?
Residents matching this profile
100% of everyone living in Gage County
Pick an age range and a women/men split and the figure above answers with how many residents that profile reaches.
Economy
Gage County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Gage County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,360 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.15% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gage County is about 12% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Gage County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $313,235 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $774 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Gage County is about 33.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $774 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gage County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 127 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gage County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.5 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 127 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,942 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,701 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 351 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Gage County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gage County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Gage County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Gage County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gage County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gage County, Nebraska.
How many people live in Gage County, Nebraska?
About 21,629 people live in Gage County, Nebraska, in 9,327 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Gage County, Nebraska mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Gage County, Nebraska has 25 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 29% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Gage County, Nebraska?
The median home costs 4.7 times the median household income ($313,235 against $67,360), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $774 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Gage County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Gage County, Nebraska is only 1.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Gage County, Nebraska have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in Gage County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
Analyze any area in the US
Get local demographics for any address, aggregated by drive time or radius, on the interactive map.
Explore the map →