Gothenburg, Nebraska is a small town of 4,231 people located in Dawson County. The population density of Gothenburg is 12 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, there are plenty of things to do and see in Gothenburg.
Local businesses include the Medicine Creek Market, which sells groceries and other essentials; Cascade Coffee, a coffee shop that serves up delicious coffees and teas; and Gothenburg Floral & Gifts, a flower shop where you can find gifts for any occasion. Other local organizations include the Gothenburg Public Library and the Rotary Club of Gothenburg.
For outdoor activities year-round, locals enjoy getting outdoors at Lake Helen State Recreation Area or hiking at the Cedar Point Nature Center - both offer stunning views and opportunities for exploration. Sporting events are also popular in this part of Nebraska with the Gothenburg Melons playing baseball in the summer months and high school football games throughout the autumn season.
The population in Gothenburg (zip 69138) is 4,231. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gothenburg (zip 69138) is 40.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gothenburg (zip 69138) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gothenburg (zip 69138)
- 58.7% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 32.1% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Gothenburg (zip 69138)
- 96.7% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander