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Gothenburg city, NE

ZIP 69138 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 69138

69138 has a population of 4,304 with a median age of 39.6 yrs (52.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.3%-67% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.2%+15% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.4%-33% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.9%-49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.8%+276% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 69138

Poverty Rate
5.9%-49% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
21.8%+276% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,304
Median age39.6
Poverty rate5.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born19.0%