Gosper County GIS Maps
Gosper County, Nebraska, has 1,893 residents across 3,089 parcels and covers 458.2 square miles. The population declined 7.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Gosper County is 31073.
Elwood is the county's largest population center. Gosper County also includes 2 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 27 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Gosper County Trends
- Population
- 1,893▾
- Median Home Value
- $202,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,480▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Gosper County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Gosper County Parcels
Gosper County has 3,089 mapped parcels covering 295,798 acres. The median assessed value is $280,546. The median lot size is 36.45 acres. 1,741 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Gosper County Parcel viewer here.
Gosper County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 3,089 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 836 | 27.1% |
| Land use code | 3,089 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 3,089 | 100% |
| Land value | 3,089 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 3,089 | 100% |
| Acreage | 3,089 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 3,089 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Gosper County parcel records.
Gosper County Population
Gosper County had 1,893 residents in 2020. That was 7.4% lower than in 2010. Gosper County had 250 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Elwood and Bertrand.
Population Trend in Gosper County NE
Gosper County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Gosper County Zip Codes
Gosper County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Elwood (68937) and Bertrand (68976). Elwood is the largest zip by population, with about 1,683 residents or 89% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 98% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Gosper County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68937 | Elwood | 1,683 | ▾ -8.3% |
| 68976 | Bertrand | 173 | ▾ -45.3% |
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Gosper County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Gosper County Demographics
Gosper County has a median age of 49.2, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 18.9% of residents are under 18, while 25.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 28.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Gosper County NE
Median Age
49.2
Under 18
18.9%
Age 65+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
28.8%
Gosper County School Districts
Gosper County is served by 6 public school districts with 4,480 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lexington Public Schools, Arapahoe Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Gosper County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Public Schools | 3,242 | 72.4% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Arapahoe Public Schools | 334 | 7.5% | ▴ 4% |
| Cambridge Public Schools | 282 | 6.3% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Bertrand Public Schools | 236 | 5.3% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Elwood Public Schools | 204 | 4.6% | ▴ 10.9% |
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Gosper County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Gosper County Housing & Real Estate
Gosper County has a median home value of $202,700 and a median gross rent of $797. About 82% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $499,000 and homes spent about 139 days on the market.
Gosper County Housing Mix
Gosper County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Gosper County Housing Trends
Gosper County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Gosper County, NE
Gosper County has 78 business listings across 55 categories. The largest categories in Gosper County business listings are Lake (6, 7.7%), Churches & Religious Organizations (5, 6.4%), and Beach (3, 3.8%). The full Gosper County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Gosper County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Gosper County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 6 | 7.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 5 | 6.4% |
| Beach | 3 | 3.8% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 2 | 2.6% |
| Farming Services | 2 | 2.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 2 | 2.6% |
| Public Service And Government | 2 | 2.6% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 2 | 2.6% |
| Used Car Dealer | 2 | 2.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 2 | 2.6% |
Gosper County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Seed Solutions | Agricultural Service | Elwood |
| The Press | American Restaurants | Elwood |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Elwood |
| Elwood Auto Detail | Auto Detailing | Elwood |
| Security First Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Elwood |
| The Cove | Bars & Nightlife | Elwood |
| East Shore | Beach | Elwood |
| House on the Hill Bed & Breakfast and Catering | Bed And Breakfast | Elwood |
| Canyon Lakes Brewing Company | Brewery | Elwood |
| Bonita Bay | Cabin | Elwood |
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Gosper County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Gosper County Basemaps
Gosper County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Gosper County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Gosper County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.