Gothenburg

City in Dawson County, Nebraska

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Gothenburg is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, with 3,478 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,569 ft (783 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willow Island, 5.0 miles SE.

About Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lexington, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Gothenburg had a population of 3,478.

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Living in Gothenburg

Median household income
$79,219
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$883/mo
Median age
44.3
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Gothenburg, NE population

Gothenburg had 3,478 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,478
Density958 per sq mi (370 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Gothenburg at a glance

StateNebraska (NE)
CountyDawson County
TypeCity
Population3,478 (2020)
Land area3.63 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates40.9247° N, 100.1539° W
ZIP code69138
Official websiteci.gothenburg.ne.us
Census code (GEOID)3119385

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Gothenburg

What county is Gothenburg in?

Gothenburg is in Dawson County, Nebraska.

What is the population of Gothenburg, NE?

3,478 people lived in Gothenburg at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Gothenburg, NE?

The ZIP code of Gothenburg is 69138.

What is the elevation of Gothenburg?

2,569 feet (783 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Gothenburg?

Willow Island (5.0 mi), Cozad (9.8 mi), Brady (13.0 mi), Farnam (15.4 mi), Eustis (19.1 mi).

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