Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 334 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,232 (27.6%) |
| Some College | 3,614 (16%) |
| Associates | 3,802 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,515 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,072 (26.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,935 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,577 ▼ 42% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $903/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,624 |
| Vacant Units | 1,391 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Scotts Bluff County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,404 residents. With a median age of 39.97, it is a middle-aged county.
Scotts Bluff County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,935 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Scotts Bluff County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $160,577 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $903. Homeownership rates are high at 68.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Scotts Bluff County are primarily White (72.02%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Scotts Bluff County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69341 | Gering | 10,721 | $70,142 | $169,600 | $815 | 0.9% | 39.2% |
| 69352 | Lyman | 672 | $54,194 | $96,400 | $797 | 5.9% | 19.6% |
| 69355 | Melbeta | 149 | $47,083 | $70,000 | $738 | 10.3% | 20.0% |
| 69356 | Minatare | 2,301 | $70,647 | $180,400 | — | 6.3% | 42.5% |
| 69357 | Mitchell | 3,563 | $69,958 | $179,200 | $1,055 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| 69358 | Morrill | 1,976 | $51,533 | $139,300 | $761 | 3.3% | 27.5% |
| 69361 | Scottsbluff | 16,965 | $55,531 | $154,400 | $949 | 4.2% | 39.3% |