Scottsbluff, NE Demographics

A map of Scottsbluff's Population by Race

Scottsbluff, Nebraska had a population of 14,436 in 2020. It was 61.4% White, 1.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 31.7% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Scottsbluff, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is the 13th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Scottsbluff's White Population

8,863 residents of Scottsbluff identify as White, or 61.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Scottsbluff less than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is ranked #568 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Scottsbluff is more White than neighboring Terrytown (56.2% White), and Minatare (59.7% White). Scottsbluff is less White than neighboring Gering (74.6% White), Mitchell (69.6% White), and Melbeta (84.3% White).

Scottsbluff's Black Population

140 residents of Scottsbluff identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Scottsbluff roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Scottsbluff is more Black than neighboring Gering (0.7% Black), Mitchell (0% Black), Melbeta (0% Black), and Minatare (0.1% Black). Scottsbluff is less Black than neighboring Terrytown (1.1% Black).

Scottsbluff's Asian Population

159 residents of Scottsbluff identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Scottsbluff roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Scottsbluff is more Asian than neighboring Terrytown (0.5% Asian), Gering (0.6% Asian), Mitchell (0.6% Asian), Melbeta (0.9% Asian), and Minatare (0.1% Asian).

Scottsbluff's Hispanic Population

4,570 residents of Scottsbluff identify as Hispanic, or 31.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Scottsbluff larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Scottsbluff is more Hispanic than neighboring Gering (19% Hispanic), Mitchell (25.1% Hispanic), and Melbeta (12% Hispanic). Scottsbluff is less Hispanic than neighboring Terrytown (33.4% Hispanic), and Minatare (35.9% Hispanic).

Scottsbluff's Native American/Other Population

316 residents of Scottsbluff identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Scottsbluff roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is ranked #71 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Scottsbluff is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gering (1.7% Native American/Other), Mitchell (0.5% Native American/Other), Melbeta (0% Native American/Other), and Minatare (1% Native American/Other). Scottsbluff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Terrytown (4.9% Native American/Other).

Scottsbluff's Multiracial Population

388 residents of Scottsbluff identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Scottsbluff roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Scottsbluff is ranked #304 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Scottsbluff is less Multiracial than neighboring Terrytown (3.9% Multiracial), Gering (3.4% Multiracial), Mitchell (4.2% Multiracial), Melbeta (2.8% Multiracial), and Minatare (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.