Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, with 14,436 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,891 ft (1,186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Terrytown, 1.5 miles S.
- 14,436residents (2020 Census)
- 3,891 ftelevation · 1,186 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 2,147 / sq mipopulation density
- 69341ZIP code
About Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 14,436 at the 2020 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th-most-populous city in Nebraska.
Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 across the North Platte River from its namesake, a bluff that is now protected by the National Park Service as Scotts Bluff National Monument. The monument was named after Hiram Scott, a fur trader with the Rocky Mountain Fur Company who was found dead in the vicinity on the return trip from a fur expedition. The smaller town of Gering had been founded south of the river in 1887. The two cities have since grown together to form the 7th-largest urban area (the Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area) in Nebraska.
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Living in Scottsbluff
- Median household income
- $56,359
- Median home value
- $137,700
- Median rent
- $966/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Scottsbluff had 14,436 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,436 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,147 per sq mi (829 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scottsbluff at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,436 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.72 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8681° N, 103.6607° W |
| ZIP code | 69341 |
| Official website | scottsbluff.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3144245 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scottsbluff
- Terrytown1.5 mi S
- Gering2.8 mi S
- Minatare9.1 mi SE
- Mitchell9.2 mi NW
- Melbeta9.5 mi SE
- McGrew15.0 mi SE
- Morrill15.1 mi NW
- Bayard19.0 mi SE
- Lyman19.7 mi W
- Henry21.9 mi NW
- Harrisburg22.2 mi S
- Huntley, WY25.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Scottsbluff
What county is Scottsbluff in?
Scottsbluff is in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Scottsbluff, NE?
14,436 people lived in Scottsbluff at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scottsbluff, NE?
The ZIP code of Scottsbluff is 69341.
What is the elevation of Scottsbluff?
3,891 feet (1,186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scottsbluff?
Terrytown (1.5 mi), Gering (2.8 mi), Minatare (9.1 mi), Mitchell (9.2 mi), Melbeta (9.5 mi).
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