Gage County's estimated 2026 population is 21,734 with a growth rate of 0.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gage County is the 16th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 22,269 and has seen a growth of -2.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 44.9 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 16,741 adults, (4,776 of whom are seniors) in Gage County.
Female: 10,639 (49.2%)
Male: 10,990 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Gage County includes 93.59% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,242 | 93.59% |
| Two or more races | 843 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 161 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.46% |
Gage County's average per capita income is $46,506. Household income levels show a median of $67,247. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,318 | - |
| Families | $92,513 | $103,498 |
| Households | $67,247 | $83,338 |
| Non Families | $39,745 | $49,357 |
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