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Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Basic Facts

The City of Scottsbluff had a population of 14,225 as of July 1, 2023. Scottsbluff ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Scottsbluff is located at latitude 41.8666 and longitude -103.6672 in Scotts Bluff County. The formal boundaries for the City of Scottsbluff encompass a land area of 6.22 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Scotts Bluff County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).

The City of Scottsbluff has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Scottsbluff is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Scotts Bluff County.


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Scottsbluff, NE Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 14,225 (100%)
Population in Households 13,764 (96.8%)
Population in Families 10,503 (73.8%)
Population in Group Quarters1 461 ( 3.2%)
Population Density 2,144
Diversity Index2 71
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $52,299
Average Household Income $69,484
% of Income for Mortgage4 18%
Per Capita Income $28,676
Wealth Index5 56
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (47.0)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 6,809 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 3,347 (49.2%)
Renter Occupied HU 2,513 (36.9%)
Vacant Housing Units 949 (13.9%)
Median Home Value $155,156
Average Home Value $174,567
Housing Affordability Index3 121
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 5,860
Average Household Size 2.35
Family Households 3,399
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -0.45% -0.32%
Households -0.30% -0.22%
Families   -0.24%
Median Household Income   1.29%
Per Capita Income   1.81%
Owner Occupied HU   0.14%

Scottsbluff, NE - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Scottsbluff to the other 590 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 14 98th
Population Density # 26 96th
Median Household Income # 500 15th
Housing Affordability Index # 282 48th
Per Capita Income # 541 8th
Diversity Index # 14 98th

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