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 2026 the population of Terrytown is 961. The population is expected to shrink to 944 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.36%.
The median age of Terrytown residents is 33.
The diversity index of Terrytown is 74.7, meaning that there is a 75% 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 $56,910 and projected to be $61,928 in 2031. Per capita income is $23,165, projected to be $25,332 in 2031. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $213,265 and the average disposable income is $45,169.
There are 441 housing units in Terrytown; 252 are owner-occupied, 139 are rented, and 50 are vacant. The average home value is $163,472, with 7 homes built in 2010 or later, and 3 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 28 businesses in Terrytown, employing 134 workers and pulling from a labor force of 303 age 16 and above. 0 workers commute into Terrytown from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
297 residents both live and work in/around Terrytown. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.75% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.37% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 238 drive alone, 17 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 7 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 41 residents work from home.
178 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 24 have associates degrees, 84 have bachelor’s degrees, and 70 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
