Scotts Bluff County Summary

Life in Scotts Bluff County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Scotts Bluff County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scotts Bluff County:

  • The population in Scotts Bluff County is 35,937.

  • The median home value in Scotts Bluff County is $191,456.

  • The median income in Scotts Bluff County is $60,960.

  • The median rent in Scotts Bluff County is $889.

  • The unemployment rate in Scotts Bluff County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Scotts Bluff County is 13.9%.

  • The average high in Scotts Bluff County is 68.6° and there are 31.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Scotts Bluff County

List Of Cities & Towns in Scotts Bluff County

Scottsbluff, NE Population 14,406

Gering, NE Population 8,567

Mitchell, NE Population 1,804

Morrill, NE Population 852

Minatare, NE Population 731

Terrytown, NE Population 730

Lyman, NE Population 366

Melbeta, NE Population 149

Henry, NE Population 77

McGrew, NE Population 77

Map Of Scotts Bluff County

Scotts Bluff County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Scotts Bluff County is 68.6°.

  • There are 77.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 31.6 inches of rain each year with 11.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:27 hours of sun each day in Scotts Bluff County.

StatScotts Bluff County
Mean High68.6
Nice Days77.33
Rainfall31.6
Snowfall11.6
Sunny Hours6:27
68.6°
Average High
31.6
Inches of Rain

Scotts Bluff County Photos

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Scotts Bluff County Demographics

Population over time in Scotts Bluff County

The current population in Scotts Bluff County is 35,937. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 36,229 1.0%
2022 35,884 -0.5%
2021 36,074 -

Gender in Scotts Bluff County

  • Scotts Bluff County is 51.6% female with 18,548 female residents.

  • Scotts Bluff County is 48.4% male with 17,389 male residents.

Female
51.6% (18,548)
Male
48.4% (17,389)
Gender Scotts Bluff County NE USA
Female 51.6% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 48.4% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Scotts Bluff County

Scotts Bluff County is:

  • 71.6% White with 25,721 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 202 African American residents.

  • 1.2% American Indian with 418 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 235 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 122 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 812 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.4% Hispanic with 8,420 Hispanic residents.

White
71.6% (25,721)
African American
0.6% (202)
American Indian
1.2% (418)
Asian
0.7% (235)
Hawaiian
0.0% (7)
Other
0.3% (122)
Two Or More
2.3% (812)
Hispanic
23.4% (8,420)

Table: Scotts Bluff County By Race

Race Scotts Bluff County NE USA
White 71.6% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 0.6% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 1.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 23.4% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

  • 4.4% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (1,571)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (2,276)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (3,292)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (3,421)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (4,685)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.9% (5,719)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (5,345)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (6,293)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (1,916)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (1,414)
Income Scotts Bluff County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.9% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 9.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Scotts Bluff County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (2,156)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,156)
High School / GED
27% (9,702)
Some College
26% (9,343)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,593)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (6,109)
Master's Degree
6% (2,156)
Professional Degree
1% (359)
Doctorate Degree
1% (359)
Education Scotts Bluff County NE USA
< 9th Grade 6% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 25% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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