Gosper County, Nebraska
Gosper County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Gosper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,044 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,986 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elwood. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
Gosper County at a glance
Gosper County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Nebraska counties
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ElwoodPopulation 679
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Quick Facts about Gosper County
| Population | 1,986 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 1198 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5148,-99.8307 |
| Named for | John J. Gosper |
| Altitude | 2,484 feet / 757 meters |
| Capital | Elwood |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:53:20 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 29℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Gosper County is located at 40°30'53"N 99°49'51"W (40.5148200, -99.8307000). It has 3 neighbors: Furnas County, Phelps County and Frontier County.
Gosper County map
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The largest city of Gosper County is Elwood with a population of 679. Other cities include and Smithfield population 54. See all Gosper County cities & populated places.
Gosper County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gosper County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elwood | 679 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Smithfield | 54 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
Weather
Clear, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gosper County
Official Website- Elwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gosper County decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,044 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,991 | -2.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,080 | 4.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,017 | -3.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,004 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,025 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,025 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,028 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,996 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,990 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,986 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Gosper County (1)
United States federal judge Robert Van Pelt was born in Gosper County
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