Scottsbluff is the largest city in Scotts Bluff County and the Western Nebraska Panhandle while grabbing the spot of 13th largest city in Nebraska overall. The city shares its borders with the City of Gering, and the City of Terrytown for a total micropolitan population base of over 24,000 residents. Located in the Great Plains region of the United States, Scottsbluff is the retail hub of Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming, offering abundant lodging, dining, and shopping experiences.
As of 2025 the population of Scottsbluff is 14,231. The population is expected to shrink to 14,061 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.24%.
The median age of Scottsbluff residents is 38.
The diversity index of Scottsbluff is 71.4, meaning that there is a 71% 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 Scottsbluff is $76,263 and projected to be $84,284 in 2030. Per capita income is $31,699, projected to be $35,347 in 2030. 2.21% of households – 314 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $721,322 and the average disposable income is $58,877.
There are 6,822 housing units in Scottsbluff; 3,415 are owner-occupied, 2,488 are rented, and 919 are vacant. The average home value is $198,078, with 373 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,108 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,011 businesses in Scottsbluff, employing 14,237 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,745 age 16 and above. 130 workers commute into Scottsbluff from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,522 residents both live and work in/around Scottsbluff. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 13.37% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.86% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,424 drive alone, 738 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 220 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 363 residents work from home.
2,557 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,124 have associates degrees, 1,538 have bachelor’s degrees, and 957 hold a graduate or professional degree.
