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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Scottsbluff Micro

Scottsbluff, NE · 2 counties · 37,770 residents · 1,485.66 sq mi
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Scottsbluff has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,001. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,815.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,770
+2%since 1990
from 36,877 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
Median age
38.4
+9%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K37K38K38K1990201020202024Scottsbluff
202437K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.5%(2,443)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(2,737)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.5%(2,835)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.6%(2,857)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(2,095)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.1%(4,176)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.3%(5,400)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.9%(5,235)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.3%(3,498)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.7%(3,300)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.1%(2,299)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(895)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,001
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,388 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,351
+64%since 1990
from $10,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,815
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,037 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
33.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(33,585)
Black0.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(5,186)
Asian0.6%(225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(30,226)
Black0.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(6,398)
Asian0.6%(212)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican21.8%(7,986)
Puerto Rican0.4%(132)
Spaniard0.4%(130)
Peruvian0.2%(56)
Colombian0.1%(41)
Guatemalan0.1%(40)
Panamanian0.1%(32)
Venezuelan0.1%(28)
Chilean0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.2%(78)
Chinese0.2%(70)
Japanese0.1%(35)
Taiwanese0%(14)
Filipino0%(14)
Korean0%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German30.2%(11,043)
Irish10.6%(3,871)
English8.9%(3,268)
American3.8%(1,387)
Dutch2.1%(775)
Russian2.1%(771)
Swedish2.1%(764)
Norwegian1.7%(614)
French1.5%(542)
Italian1.4%(503)
Czech1.3%(471)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(421)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1%(357)
Scottish0.9%(345)
Danish0.9%(338)
British0.4%(156)
Greek0.4%(140)
Welsh0.4%(138)
Canadian0.4%(136)
Croatian0.3%(92)
Swiss0.2%(90)
Portuguese0.2%(67)
Hungarian0.1%(53)
Belgian0.1%(26)
Slovak0%(15)
Israeli0%(12)
Finnish0%(8)
Latvian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.7%(3,299)
Married64.4%(8,971)
Widowed2.8%(386)
Divorced9.2%(1,275)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(2,925)
Married57.6%(9,144)
Widowed12.8%(2,031)
Divorced11.1%(1,769)
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2 component counties

Scotts Bluff CountyCENTRAL35,586Banner County686
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsbluff, NE?

Scottsbluff, NE has about 37,770 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Scottsbluff, NE?

The typical household in Scottsbluff, NE earns about $32,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsbluff, NE expensive?

In Scottsbluff, NE, the median home is worth about $70,815, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsbluff, NE?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsbluff, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsbluff, NE?

About 14.4% of people in Scottsbluff, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsbluff, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsbluff, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 893 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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