Scotts Bluff County's 2026 population is estimated at 35,760, reflecting a 0.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Scotts Bluff County is the 8th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 37,058 and has grown -3.5% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 27,185 adults, (7,493 of whom are seniors) in Scotts Bluff County.
Female: 18,447 (51.5%)
Male: 17,396 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Scotts Bluff County includes 75.77% White, 7.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,159 | 75.77% |
| Two or more races | 5,067 | 14.14% |
| Other race | 2,562 | 7.15% |
| Native American | 610 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 239 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
Scotts Bluff County 's average per capita income is $45,502. Household income levels show a median of $63,614. The poverty rate stands at 12.88%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,718 | - |
| Families | $86,179 | $106,828 |
| Households | $63,614 | $82,943 |
| Non Families | $35,163 | $43,390 |
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