Gosper County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 74th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Gosper County, Nebraska is 1,929 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $79,145, the median home value is $202,700, and the median age is 49.2.

The population of Gosper County has declined 11.4% since 2010 (2,040 → 1,808), a -0.86% annualized rate.

Gosper County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,929

Population

-0.86%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$79,145

Median Income

$202,700

Median Home Value

Gosper County covers 458 sq mi of land at 4.2 people per square mile.

About Gosper County, NE

Gosper County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 1,929. It ranks #74 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 49.2, older than the national median. The population is 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

The median household income in Gosper County is $79,145, above the US median of $74,580. 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $202,700, with monthly rent averaging $797. The homeownership rate of 82.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Gosper County reflects 28.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.8 minutes each way.

Gosper County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Gosper County had a population of 2,040 in 2010 and 1,808 in 2024, a -11.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,078 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.84%.

1,808

Population (2024)

2,040

Population (2010)

2,078

Peak (2012)

-0.84%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,040	-	-	estimate
2011	1,990	-50	-2.45%	estimate
2012	2,078	+88	+4.42%	estimate
2013	2,017	-61	-2.94%	estimate
2014	2,004	-13	-0.64%	estimate
2015	2,025	+21	+1.05%	estimate
2016	2,026	+1	+0.05%	estimate
2017	2,027	+1	+0.05%	estimate
2018	1,987	-40	-1.97%	estimate
2019	1,978	-9	-0.45%	estimate
2020	1,895	-83	-4.20%	estimate
2021	1,828	-67	-3.54%	estimate
2022	1,831	+3	+0.16%	estimate
2023	1,837	+6	+0.33%	estimate
2024	1,808	-29	-1.58%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.0%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.4%

Age & Sex

49.2

Median Age

47.2%

Female

52.8%

Male

25.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

2.9%

25–34

10.4%

35–44

9.1%

45–54

14.0%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

11.0%

65–74

16.4%

75–84

6.6%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 25.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$79,145+$4,160 vs state
Mean household income	$89,464
Per-capita income	$38,340
Poverty rate	3.8%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.1%
Employment-to-population	58.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

23.9%

Professional & business services

23.2%

Public administration

7.8%

Manufacturing

7.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

Construction

4.5%

Education & health care

4.3%

Retail trade

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Gosper County is agriculture, accounting for 23.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

2.1%

Carpool

69.9%

Public transit

3.7%

Work from home

22.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$202,700$-21,100 vs state

Median home value

$797

Median rent

82.1%

Homeownership rate

1,209

Total housing units

64.3%

Occupied

35.7%

Vacant

17.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.5%

With health insurance

95.5%

With broadband internet

20.2%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

97.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.5%

High School+

28.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gosper County, Nebraska has a population of 1,929 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Gosper County has declined 11.4% since 2010 (2,040 → 1,808), a -0.86% annualized rate.

The median household income in Gosper County, Nebraska is $79,145, with mean (average) household income of $89,464 and per-capita income of $38,340. 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Gosper County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), Two or more races (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Gosper County, Nebraska is 49.2 years. Residents are 47.2% female and 52.8% male.

The median home value in Gosper County is $202,700 and median monthly rent is $797. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,209 total housing units, 35.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Gosper County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Gosper County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.