Minatare, located in Scotts Bluff County, about halfway between Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff National Monument, offers residents the pleasures of small-town living while still having access to many city amenities in nearby Scottsbluff. Corn is one of the main exports today, and 90 percent of Great Northern beans grown in America come from the North Platte River Valley. Sugar beets remain a standard crop.
As of 2026 the population of Minatare is 690. The population is expected to shrink to 674 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.47%.
The median age of Minatare residents is 43.
The diversity index of Minatare is 72.1, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Minatare is $55,414 and projected to be $59,962 in 2031. Per capita income is $23,451, projected to be $25,711 in 2031. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $308,457 and the average disposable income is $44,758.
There are 350 housing units in Minatare; 195 are owner-occupied, 97 are rented, and 58 are vacant. The average home value is $141,974, with 3 homes built in 2010 or later, and 109 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 15 businesses in Minatare, employing 132 workers and pulling from a labor force of 256 age 16 and above. 5 workers commute into Minatare from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
248 residents both live and work in/around Minatare. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 6.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 227 drive alone, 12 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 5 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 12 residents work from home.
192 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 35 have associates degrees, 67 have bachelor’s degrees, and 21 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
