Terrytown in Scotts Bluff County is located on the bank of the North Platte River between the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering. Separated only by the river, Scottsbluff and Gering have grown together to form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska, which incorporates the small city of Terrytown as well.
As of 2025 the population of Terrytown is 966. The population is expected to shrink to 927 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.82%.
The median age of Terrytown residents is 32.
The diversity index of Terrytown is 74.2, meaning that there is a 74% 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 Terrytown is $57,472 and projected to be $61,260 in 2030. Per capita income is $23,086, projected to be $25,312 in 2030. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $212,988 and the average disposable income is $44,826.
There are 442 housing units in Terrytown; 247 are owner-occupied, 141 are rented, and 54 are vacant. The average home value is $164,787, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 11 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 29 businesses in Terrytown, employing 131 workers and pulling from a labor force of 298 age 16 and above. 0 workers commute into Terrytown from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
295 residents both live and work in/around Terrytown. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 6.1% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.69% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 234 drive alone, 11 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 17 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 36 residents work from home.
178 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 46 have associates degrees, 86 have bachelor’s degrees, and 50 hold a graduate or professional degree.
