Unified School District · NE
Gothenburg Public Schools
Gothenburg Public Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 4,333. The median household income is $78,438 and the median age is 42.8.
4,333
Population
14
People / sq mi
$78,438
Median Income
42.8
Median Age
Gothenburg Public Schools covers 315 sq mi of land at 13.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,438
Median Household Income
$48,325
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$197,900
Median Home Value
$926
Median Rent
74.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.6%
High School+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gothenburg Public Schools serves a community with a population of 4,333 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Gothenburg Public Schools is $78,438, with a per capita income of $48,325. The poverty rate is 6.4%.
Gothenburg Public Schools is 91.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gothenburg Public Schools, 93.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gothenburg Public Schools is $197,900, with a median rent of $926. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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Data for Gothenburg Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3171100).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.