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 2024 the population of Minatare is 703. The population is expected to shrink to 688 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.43%.
The median age of Minatare residents is 43.
The diversity index of Minatare is 72.9, meaning that there is a 73% 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 $51,303 and projected to be $55,989 in 2029. Per capita income is $21,236, projected to be $23,274 in 2029. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $167,948 and the average disposable income is $43,933.
There are 349 housing units in Minatare; 190 are owner-occupied, 101 are rented, and 58 are vacant. The average home value is $149,474, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 97 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 16 businesses in Minatare, employing 143 workers and pulling from a labor force of 334 age 16 and above. 26 workers commute into Minatare from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
305 residents both live and work in/around Minatare. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 4.26% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 272 drive alone, 42 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 20 residents work from home.
180 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 35 have associates degrees, 49 have bachelor’s degrees, and 13 hold a graduate or professional degree.
