Scottsbluff is a city located in Scotts Bluff County Nebraska. Scottsbluff has a 2024 population of 14,264. Scottsbluff is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Scottsbluff is $70,392 with a poverty rate of 15.38%. The median age in Scottsbluff is 35.6 years: 32.4 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scottsbluff was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,073 | 76.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,647 | 11.39% |
| Other race | 1,005 | 6.95% |
| Native American | 555 | 3.84% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,159 | 2.29 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 2,795 | 1.17 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 2,346 | 3.11 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 705 | 3.47 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Male | 313 | 3.46 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 5.32% |
| Associates Degree | 854 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,706 | 18.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 882 | 9.41% |
| High School Graduate | 2,488 | 26.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 577 | 6.16% |
| Some College | 2,365 | 25.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,878 | 6,413 | 2,188 |
| Hispanic | 1,993 | 1,434 | 264 |
| 2+ Races | 687 | 598 | 137 |
| Other Race | 578 | 285 | 105 |
| Native American | 275 | 248 | 42 |
| Asian | 61 | 53 | 20 |
| Black | 47 | 44 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,286 | $58,250 | $42,326 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,103 | $79,000 | $54,814 |
| High School Graduate | $38,080 | $46,033 | $32,891 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,829 | $35,625 | $18,962 |
| Overall | $40,865 | $48,312 | $34,353 |
| Some College | $37,000 | $43,688 | $33,199 |
$40,865
Average Earnings
$48,312
Average Male
$34,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.13% of Scottsbluff residents speak only English, while 15.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,294 | 1,084 | 25.24% |
| White | 8,871 | 1,015 | 11.44% |
| Multiple | 1,643 | 336 | 20.45% |
| Other | 1,005 | 276 | 27.46% |
| Native | 555 | 87 | 15.68% |
| Asian | 94 | 22 | 23.4% |
| Black | 55 | 3 | 5.45% |
15.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.27%
Male Poverty Rate
17.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scottsbluff is Other, with 27.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scottsbluff is Black, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.25% |
| Some College | 14.37% |
| High School | 9.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.6% |
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,000 | $89,389 |
| Households | $55,744 | $70,392 |
| Married Families | $91,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,396 | $43,641 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
803
Number of Veterans
695
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 325 |
| Second Gulf War | 218 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 357 |
| 75+ | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 8.27% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 16 | 17.02% |
| Native American | 11 | 3.29% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.31% |
| Black | 1 | 1.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.26%
Born in Scottsbluff
95.29%
Native Born
4.71%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
95.29% of Scottsbluff residents were born in the United States, with 65.26% having been born in Nebraska. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,062 | -41 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 14,103 | -40 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 14,143 | -40 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 14,183 | -41 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 14,224 | -40 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 14,264 | -41 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 14,305 | -37 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 14,342 | -62 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 14,404 | -22 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 14,426 | -110 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 14,536 | -154 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 14,690 | -100 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 14,790 | -96 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 14,886 | 77 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 14,809 | -73 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 14,882 | -154 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 15,036 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 15,047 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 15,046 | -35 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 15,081 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,732 | 1,021 | 7.45% |
| 1990 | 13,711 | -445 | -3.14% |
| 1980 | 14,156 | -351 | -2.42% |
| 1970 | 14,507 | 1,130 | 8.45% |
| 1960 | 13,377 | 519 | 4.04% |
| 1950 | 12,858 | 801 | 6.64% |
| 1940 | 12,057 | 3,592 | 42.43% |
| 1930 | 8,465 | 1,553 | 22.47% |
| 1920 | 6,912 | -7,150 | -50.85% |