Gage County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Gage County, Nebraska Demographics
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Gage County, Nebraska has a population of 21,629, the 15th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $67,247 and the median home value is $174,000. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Gage County Quick Facts

Population 21,629

Median Household Income $67,247

Median Home Value $174,000

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 42.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.1%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 13

Population 21,629 15th of 93

Median Income $67,247 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 1.5%

How Gage County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,646	21,629	-0.1%
Median household income	$64,426	$67,247	+4.4%
Median home value	$167,100	$174,000	+4.1%

Median Household Income

Gage

$67,247

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gage

$174,000

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 30.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.5%

Renter 26.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $774/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

27.0%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gage County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Beatrice	12,225	$57,264	17.4%	$159,300
Wymore	1,320	$57,090	11.2%	$64,200
Adams	580	$90,774	8.8%	$191,500
Cortland	547	$74,583	4.2%	$183,200
Blue Springs	328	$38,750	24.4%	$59,000
Clatonia	326	$60,208	8.3%	$126,100
Odell	211	$66,250	0.5%	$106,500
Pickrell	180	$70,000	6.1%	$159,400
Barneston	117	$49,583	11.1%	N/A
Filley	110	$51,667	12.2%	$121,400
Virginia	76	$87,500	9.2%	N/A
Holmesville	61	$72,083	0.0%	N/A
Liberty	51	$52,917	47.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Gage County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 21,629. It is the 15th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gage County is 42.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gage County is $67,247. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $174,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Gage County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gage County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gage County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gage County, Nebraska?

Gage County has a population of 21,629, making it the 15th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Gage County?

The median household income in Gage County is $67,247 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Gage County, Nebraska?

Gage County contains 13 Census-designated places.