Demographics
Gothenburg is located in south central Nebraska in Dawson County. U.S. Highway 30 and State Highway 47 intersect in the community. It is one half-mile north of Interstate 80; 185 miles west of Lincoln, the State Capitol; 239 miles west of Omaha; and 301 miles east of Denver. Gothenburg is 2,557 feet above sea level.
The terrain is generally flat with the sand hills beginning on the north edge of the community. The fertile Platte Valley borders the east, west and south edges of Gothenburg.
The predominant soil type is loam topsoil. Sand and gravel are underlying at a depth of about 6 feet along the Platte River; silty clay is underlying at about 2 feet in the hills.
The terrain is generally flat with the sand hills beginning on the north edge of the community. The fertile Platte Valley borders the east, west and south edges of Gothenburg.
The predominant soil type is loam topsoil. Sand and gravel are underlying at a depth of about 6 feet along the Platte River; silty clay is underlying at about 2 feet in the hills.
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Gothenburg’s central location offers strong regional markets and access to all parts of the country. Located less than one mile from Interstate 80, approximately 16,000 cars and trucks pass Gothenburg Exit 211 every 24 hours. The Union Pacific Railroad also comes through Gothenburg with its busiest rail corridor. Over 160 freight trains pass through every day.
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Gothenburg has a hard-working, conscientious labor force that can be drawn from Dawson County and several surrounding counties. A stable, productive work ethic coupled with a rapidly growing population offers many advantages for an expanding company.
There is a sizable pool of underemployed residents that expanding employers can tap into, supplemented by a number of residents not currently employed that are interested in working. In addition, Gothenburg has a progressive community attitude and has developed an aggressive strategy to promote Gothenburg as a place to work and live. |
