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 36,048.

  • The median home value in Scotts Bluff County is $173,398.

  • The median income in Scotts Bluff County is $60,137.

  • The median rent in Scotts Bluff County is $876.

  • The unemployment rate in Scotts Bluff County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Scotts Bluff County is 12.5%.

  • 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 14,454

Gering, NE Population 8,582

Mitchell, NE Population 1,930

Minatare, NE Population 891

Morrill, NE Population 773

Terrytown, NE Population 714

Lyman, NE Population 395

Melbeta, NE Population 163

McGrew, NE Population 83

Henry, NE Population 61

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 36,048. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 36,229 1.0%
2021 35,884 -0.5%
2020 36,074 -

Gender in Scotts Bluff County

  • Scotts Bluff County is 51.4% female with 18,527 female residents.

  • Scotts Bluff County is 48.6% male with 17,521 male residents.

Female
51.4% (18,527)
Male
48.6% (17,521)
Gender Scotts Bluff County NE USA
Female 51.4% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Scotts Bluff County

Scotts Bluff County is:

  • 70.4% White with 25,389 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 202 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 487 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 202 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 67 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 726 Two Or More residents.

  • 24.9% Hispanic with 8,972 Hispanic residents.

White
70.4% (25,389)
African American
0.6% (202)
American Indian
1.4% (487)
Asian
0.6% (202)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.2% (67)
Two Or More
2.0% (726)
Hispanic
24.9% (8,972)

Table: Scotts Bluff County By Race

Race Scotts Bluff County NE USA
White 70.4% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 24.9% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

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

  • 6.0% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Scotts Bluff County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (1,568)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (2,155)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.5% (3,070)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.8% (3,888)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (4,646)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (6,852)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (4,677)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.2% (5,843)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (1,850)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (1,492)
Income Scotts Bluff County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 7.8% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 28.0% 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.

  • 2.0% of adults in Scotts Bluff County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
4% (1,441)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,162)
High School / GED
28% (10,093)
Some College
26% (9,372)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,604)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (6,128)
Master's Degree
6% (2,162)
Professional Degree
2% (720)
Doctorate Degree
1% (360)
Education Scotts Bluff County NE USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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