Scottsbluff, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Scottsbluff, Nebraska Summary

Life in Scottsbluff research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Scottsbluff over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scottsbluff:

  • The population in Scottsbluff is 14,511.

  • The median home value in Scottsbluff is $116,600.

  • The median income in Scottsbluff is $50,788.

  • The cost of living in Scottsbluff is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Scottsbluff is $860.

  • The unemployment rate in Scottsbluff is 2.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Scottsbluff is 15.4%.

Scottsbluff SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
10

Scottsbluff, NE Crime Report

511
Total Crimes
3,356.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
44.42%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Scottsbluff
/ 100k People
Nebraska
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 511 3,356.5 2,243.2 2,324.2
Violent Crime 64 420.4 334.1 369.8
Murder 1 6.6 3.6 6.3
Robbery 2 13.1 41.2 66.1
Aggravated Assault 48 315.3 229.3 268.2
Property Crime 447 2,936.2 1,909.2 1,954.4
Burglary 42 275.9 229.9 269.8
Larceny 367 2,410.7 1,418.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 38 249.6 260.5 282.7

Scottsbluff, NE Cost Of Living

86
Scottsbluff's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Scottsbluff Nebraska National Average
Overall 86 91 100
Services 98 95 100
Groceries 107 96 100
Health 96 99 100
Housing 61 80 100
Transportation 87 99 100
Utilities 87 86 100

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Rankings for Scottsbluff in Nebraska

Map Of Scottsbluff, NE

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Population over time in Scottsbluff

Year Population % Change
2021 14,660 -1.0%
2020 14,805 -0.6%
2019 14,887 -0.3%
2018 14,937 -0.1%
2017 14,955 -0.3%
2016 14,998 -0.1%
2015 15,015 0.3%
2014 14,971 0.4%
2013 14,904 0.4%
2012 14,841 -

Race / Ethnicity in Scottsbluff

White
64.6% (9,373)
African American
0.9% (132)
American Indian
3.5% (503)
Asian
0.8% (114)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (4)
Two Or More
2.0% (293)
Hispanic
28.2% (4,092)
Race Scottsbluff NE USA
White 64.6% 77.7% 59.4%
African American 0.9% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 3.5% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 28.2% 11.5% 18.4%

Gender in Scottsbluff

Female
53.6% (7,774)
Male
46.4% (6,737)
Gender Scottsbluff NE USA
Female 53.6% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 46.4% 50.2% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Scottsbluff for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (870)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (725)
High School / GED
28.0% (4,063)
Some College
26.0% (3,772)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,305)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (2,611)
Master's Degree
6.0% (870)
Professional Degree
1.0% (145)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (145)
Education Scottsbluff NE USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 26.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Less than $10,000
5.3% (77,601)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (88,406)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.2% (191,793)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (126,716)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.1% (233,295)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.8% (301,565)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (166,499)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (192,284)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.4% (34,134)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (38,800)
Income Scottsbluff NE USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.6% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.2% 7.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.1% 12.5% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.8% 18.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 17.0% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.4% 6.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 6.2% 9.5%

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