Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff Main Photo

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.

Population

Total Population

14,144

Population
Growth Rate

-0.41%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

71.300

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

5,813

Total Housing Units

6,799


Owner Occupied

3,321

Renter Occupied

2,492

Vacant

986

Median Home Value

$159,128


Average Home Value

$189,446

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.71%

Income Projection

Median Household

$50,699 $54,643


Average Household

$69,337 $78,678


Per Capita

$28,551 $32,629

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,031

Total Employed

14,434

Workers 16+

6,908

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

142

Employed

4,768

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

153

Employed

2,032

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

1,301

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

77

Employed

1,146

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

69

Employed

1,037

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

143

Employed

975

Some
High School

412

Graduated
High School

2,264

Associates
Degree

1,004

Bachelor's
Degree

1,618

Graduate
Degree

867

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

6,670

Non-Resident Commuters

80

Drive Alone

5,723

Carpooled

749

Public

0

Work At Home

248

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26