Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,843 | — | #1,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,614 | -15.3% | #1,742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,500 | -40.2% | #1,841 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $909 | -21.8% | #1,386 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.2% | #1,495 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scotts Bluff County has a population of 35,843, making it the #1,319 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scotts Bluff County is $63,614, ranking #1,742 out of 3,222 counties — 15.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Scotts Bluff County is $168,500 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $909/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
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89.8% of residents in Scotts Bluff County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska has a total population of 35,843, making it the 1,319th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scotts Bluff County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scotts Bluff County is $63,614, which ranks #1,742 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Scotts Bluff County is $168,500, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Scotts Bluff County pay a median gross rent of $909 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scotts Bluff County, 27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.2 min.
Scotts Bluff County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.