Gothenburg, Nebraska
Gothenburg: City in Nebraska, USA
About
Gothenburg is a city located in the county of Dawson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,574 and a population density of 380 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,424 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gothenburg
| Population : | 3,424 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Dawson County |
| Postal code : | 69138 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 9.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,569 feet / 783 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:45:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 364 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gothenburg is located at 40°55'46"N 100°9'38"W (40.9294500, -100.1606800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Gothenburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gothenburg decreased by 4.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,574 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,589 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,547 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,545 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,543 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,528 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,508 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,482 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,473 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,448 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,424 | -0.7% | estimation process |
People born in Gothenburg (3)
People born in Gothenburg, including Canadian football player Art Stevenson, United States Air Force airmen Ben Kuroki, football player Milan Creighton, .
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Schools in Gothenburg
College & universities near Gothenburg, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181765 | Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture | Curtis (NE) | 69025-9552 |
| 181312 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte (NE) | 69101 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gothenburg, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Gothenburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg Post Office | Gothenburg (NE) | 69138 |
Other cities in Dawson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 10,109 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Cozad | 3,715 | City in Nebraska |
| Overton | 564 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Sumner | 218 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Farnam | 164 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Eddyville | 93 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gothenburg distances to largest Nebraska cities
