Scottsbluff, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Scottsbluff, Nebraska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,660
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
15.9%
Median Home
$116,400
Median Income
$49,182
Median Rent
$860
Scottsbluff SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
10
Scottsbluff, NE Crime Report
517
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,300.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
40.68%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scottsbluff / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 517 | 3,300.4 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 60 | 383.0 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 31.9 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 | 255.3 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 457 | 2,917.3 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 65 | 414.9 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 365 | 2,330.0 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 172.4 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Scottsbluff, NE Cost Of Living
86
Scottsbluff's Overall Cost Of Living
Scottsbluff's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Scottsbluff | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
Scottsbluff, NE Photos
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Rankings for Scottsbluff in Nebraska
Map Of Scottsbluff, NE
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Population over time in Scottsbluff
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,660 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 14,805 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 14,887 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 14,937 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,955 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 14,998 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 15,015 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 14,971 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 14,904 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 14,841 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scottsbluff
| Race | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 29.3% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Scottsbluff
| Gender | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scottsbluff for adults over 25
| Education | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Scottsbluff, Nebraska
| Income | Scottsbluff | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
