CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9539
Nebraska · Scotts Bluff County · 4,803 residents · 8.747 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96highest old in NE45.0 yrs#112highest population in NE4,803#120lowest short commute in NE16.1 min#127highest rent burden in NE49.8%TRACT SHAPE · Scotts Bluff County, NE
The short version
Census Tract 9539 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $178,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% more than the Scotts Bluff County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,803
+2%since 2020
from 4,716 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
549 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 539 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+11%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,890
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,798 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,764
+16%since 2020
from $33,313 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−27%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Information8.5%
Other services5.3%
Retail trade4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Public administration3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Construction2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $138,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,128 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(3,704)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(837)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other2.4%(113)
Diversity Score43.9%(2,069)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(3,536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(1,094)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other3.1%(147)
Diversity Score50.6%(2,432)
Diversity Score
51
+15%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.1 min
+20%since 2020
from 13.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
Female
52.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $81,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $178,300, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Scotts Bluff CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024