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Scottsbluff

Nebraska · 15,039 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 $34,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $93,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,039
+2%since 2000
from 14,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,268 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Scottsbluff
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,631
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,305
+13%since 2000
from $17,065 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(9,983)
Black0.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(4,371)
Asian0.7%(106)
Other4.2%(629)
Diversity Score60.3%(9,069)
Diversity Score
60
+25%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has about 15,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scottsbluff, Nebraska earns about $34,631 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

About 20.9% 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 17.3% of people in Scottsbluff, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsbluff, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsbluff, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,328 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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