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Scottsbluff, NE


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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in Scotts Bluff county, is 78 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 161 miles N of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 14,732 people in the city.

The People and Families of Scottsbluff

In Scottsbluff, about 53% of adults are married.

Scottsbluff has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scottsbluff had a median family income of $37,778.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,600) in Scottsbluff. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Scottsbluff Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Scottsbluff is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Scottsbluff, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Scottsbluff strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyScottsbluff Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyScottsbluff Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Scottsbluff, NE

Comparing Scottsbluff to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens84
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime11

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