Gosper County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gosper County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 1,929. It is the 74th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gosper County is 49.2 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gosper County is $79,145. This is 6% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $202,700. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Gosper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gosper County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.