Gosper County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Gosper County has a population of 2,040 residents and a median age of 48.4 years, making it the #3,118 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The median home value is $228,500, and the median household income is $77,500, which is 3% above the national median.
Demographics
Gosper County has a population of 2,040, making it the #3,118 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Gosper County is $77,500, ranking #697 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Gosper County is $228,500 (-18.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $664/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Gosper County, 27.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 18.8% below the national average, ranking #974 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Gosper County is 75.8 years. 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.7% of adults in Gosper County smoke , 38.7% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
13.1% of children in Gosper County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 24.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Gosper County is 69.9%. The mean commute time is 24.7 min, which is 10.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Gosper County voted Republican with a margin of 62.9%. The vote was 18.2% Dem / 81.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Gosper County, Nebraska
Gosper County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,040, making it the 3,118th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gosper County is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gosper County is $77,500, which ranks #697 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Gosper County is $228,500, 18.9% below the national median. Renters in Gosper County pay a median gross rent of $664 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gosper County, 27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Gosper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Gosper County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.