2023 ACS Census Data · Population 35,937
Scotts Bluff County is a small county in Nebraska with a population of 35,937. The median household income is $60,960, 6% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.9%, median home value is $161,400, and 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
35,937
2023 estimate
Rank #1315 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,960
Household
Rank #1828 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$161,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #1791 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1046 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Nebraska avg·6% below national avg
Poverty Rate
40% below Nebraska avg·7% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Nebraska avg·9% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,209
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
6% above Nebraska avg·23% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% above Nebraska avg·4% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Nebraska avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
45% below Nebraska avg·23% below national avg
Housing Units
16,474
Households
15,093
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,489
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
14 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% above Nebraska avg·7% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Nebraska avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.1%
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