Gering, Nebraska facts for kids
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Gering, Nebraska
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Downtown at 10th North and M Street
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Location within Scotts Bluff County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.30 sq mi (11.14 km2) |
| • Land | 4.30 sq mi (11.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,500 |
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(2019)
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8,128 |
| • Density | 1,890.23/sq mi (729.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69341
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-18580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0829493 |
| Website | gering.org |
Gering is a city in, and the county seat of, Scotts Bluff County, in the Panhandle region of Nebraska, United States. The population was 8,500 at the 2010 census.
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History
Gering was founded in 1887 at the base of the bluff that is now the center of Scotts Bluff National Monument. It was named for Martin Gering, a pioneer merchant. The city of Scottsbluff was founded across the North Platte River from the bluff in 1900. Separated only by the river, the two cities have since grown together and now form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska.
Geography
Gering is located at 41°49′27″N 103°39′54″W / 41.82417°N 103.66500°W (41.824251, -103.665009). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.30 square miles (11.14 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 433 | — | |
| 1910 | 627 | 44.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,508 | 300.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,531 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,104 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,842 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,585 | 19.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,639 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,760 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,946 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,751 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 8,500 | 9.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 8,128 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Gering is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 8,500 people, 3,361 households, and 2,278 families living in the city. The population density was 1,976.7 inhabitants per square mile (763.2/km2). There were 3,601 housing units at an average density of 837.4 per square mile (323.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 0.6% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.2%.
Of the 3,361 households 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.1% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age was 38.7 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Major events
In 1922, Gering started its annual Oregon Trail Days, a celebration that takes place during the second week of July each year. Friends, families, Gering High School classmates, and the Old Settlers reunion all congregate in Gering for a weekend full of activities.
The Oregon Trail Days weekend kicks off with the community barbecue on Thursday night. Friday morning is the Annual Kiddie Parade on 10th Street, with the International Food Fair in Downtown Gering Friday night. Saturday morning the community gathers for the annual Oregon Trail Days Parade. This is followed by the annual Chili-Cookoff in Oregon Trail Park, and a concert at Five Rocks Amphitheater on Saturday evening.
Points of interest
- Scotts Bluff National Monument - 3 mi. W
- Northfield Park Arboretum
- Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area - 10 mi. S
- Scottsbluff, Nebraska - 3 mi. N
- Oregon Trail Park
- Union Pacific Railroad 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive No. 423
- Five Rocks Amphitheater
- Cedar Canyon
- Carter Canyon
Notable people
- Galen B. Jackman - U.S. Army Major General (retired), Nancy Reagan's escort throughout the state funeral proceedings of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, first commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region.
- Dave Raymond - Major League Baseball broadcaster with the Texas Rangers.
- James G. Roudebush - U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General, former Surgeon General of the United States Air Force.
- Teresa Scanlan - Miss Nebraska 2010, Miss America 2011.
- Adrian Smith - U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska 3rd District.
- Asa Wood - Former state senator, president of the Nebraska Press Association, long-time publisher of the Gering Courier, and stockholder of the Scottsbluff Star-Herald
- Kip Gross - Former Major League Baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: Gering (Nebraska) para niños
