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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scottsbluff

Nebraska · 13,711 residents · 6.631 sq mi
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Scottsbluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,785. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $38,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,711
−7%vs 2000
vs 14,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,068 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,785
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,938 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,275
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,065 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $437 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.1% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(10,548)
Black0.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(3,476)
Asian0.7%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.4%(7,132)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(11,846)
Black0.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(2,629)
Asian0.6%(83)
Other12.8%(1,750)
Diversity Score54.6%(7,490)
Diversity Score
55
+13%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has about 13,711 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scottsbluff, Nebraska earns about $19,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsbluff, Nebraska expensive?

In Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsbluff, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

About 19.2% of people in Scottsbluff, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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