Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

Total Population: 35,937

County Seat: Gering

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Median Home Value

$161,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,960

Across all households

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

25.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.6%
Hispanic or Latino23.4%
Two or More Races2.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.3%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

9.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,960

Mean Household Income

$78,307

Per Capita Income

$34,209

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$161,400

Median Rent

$889/mo

Total Housing Units

16,474

Owner-Occupied

68.3%

Renter-Occupied

31.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Married Couple Households

45.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.2%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

82.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31157.