Gage County, Nebraska

Gage County: County in Nebraska, United States

About

Gage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,311 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,431 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beatrice. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854.

Gage County locator map
Location of Gage County on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Gage County

Population : 21,431 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nebraska (United States)
Area : 2227 km2
Water as percent of area : 1%
Land as percent of area : 99%
Altitude : 1,280 feet / 390 meters
Capital : Beatrice
Establishment : January 01, 1855
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 02:53:50 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.11% (2010-2020)
Gage County Courthouse image
Gage County Courthouse
Gage County Courthouse image
Gage County Courthouse image

Geography

Gage County is located at 40°15'43"N 96°41'22"W (40.2619300, -96.6894400). It has 2 neighbors: Marshall County and Lancaster County.

Gage County map

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The largest city of Gage County is Beatrice with a population of 12,264. Other cities include, Wymore population 1,323, Cortland population 478, Blue Springs population 315 and Rockford population 278. See all Gage County cities & populated places.

Gage County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gage County.

City Name Population Title
Beatrice 12,264 City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
Wymore 1,323 City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
Adams 622 Village in Nebraska, United States
Cortland 478 City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States of America
Blue Springs 315 City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
Odell 287 Village in Nebraska, United States
Rockford 278 City in United States of America
Clatonia 200 Township in Gage County, Nebraska
Pickrell 189 City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States of America
Filley 126 Township in Gage County, Nebraska
Barneston 111 Township in Gage County, Nebraska
Liberty 73 Village in Nebraska, United States
Virginia 57 City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States of America

Gage County has 2 neighbours.

  • Beatrice

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Gage County decreased by 4.11% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 22,311 - census
2011 21,908 -1.84% estimation process
2012 21,654 -1.17% estimation process
2013 21,767 0.52% estimation process
2014 21,557 -0.97% estimation process
2015 21,715 0.73% estimation process
2016 21,625 -0.42% estimation process
2017 21,621 -0.02% estimation process
2018 21,495 -0.59% estimation process
2019 21,513 0.08% estimation process
2020 21,431 -0.38% estimation process

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People born in Gage County (1)

American politician Norm Wallman was born in Gage County

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