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 2024 the population of Scottsbluff is 14,144. The population is expected to shrink to 13,855 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.41%.
The median age of Scottsbluff residents is 38.
The diversity index of Scottsbluff is 71.3, 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 $69,337 and projected to be $78,678 in 2029. Per capita income is $28,551, projected to be $32,629 in 2029. 1.49% of households – 211 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $649,906 and the average disposable income is $55,672.
There are 6,799 housing units in Scottsbluff; 3,321 are owner-occupied, 2,492 are rented, and 986 are vacant. The average home value is $189,446, with 285 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,230 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,031 businesses in Scottsbluff, employing 14,434 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,908 age 16 and above. 80 workers commute into Scottsbluff from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,670 residents both live and work in/around Scottsbluff. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 13.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.96% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,723 drive alone, 749 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 188 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 248 residents work from home.
2,741 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,004 have associates degrees, 1,618 have bachelor’s degrees, and 867 hold a graduate or professional degree.
