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Scottsbluff

Nebraska · 14,436 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 $49,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,436
−2%since 2000
from 14,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,177 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Scottsbluff
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,182
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,077
+53%since 2000
from $17,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(8,863)
Black1%(140)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(4,570)
Asian1.1%(159)
Other4.1%(591)
Diversity Score64.2%(9,264)
Diversity Score
64
+33%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has about 14,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

The typical household in Scottsbluff, Nebraska earns about $49,182 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 $116,400, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?

About 24.6% 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 15.9% 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 725 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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