Census ACS · #765 μSA
Scottsbluff Metro Area
The Scottsbluff, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,594 residents. The median household income is $61,156 and the median home value is $161,400.
36,594
Population
25
People / sq mi
$61,156
Median Income
$161,400
Median Home Value
The Scottsbluff CBSA covers 1,486 sq mi of land at 24.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
Economy & Income
$61,156
Median Household Income
$34,253
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$161,400
Median Home Value
$889
Median Rent
68.5%
Homeownership
Education
89.5%
High School+
26.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
13.9 min
Avg Commute
30.8%
Foreign Born
Scottsbluff spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scottsbluff, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,594 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #765 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Scottsbluff metro area is $61,156, with a per capita income of $34,253.
The Scottsbluff, Ne CBSA spans the state of Nebraska.
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Data for the Scottsbluff, Ne CBSA (42420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Scottsbluff stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 25 people per square mile. With 36,594 residents, Scottsbluff is a metro area in NE.
Median household income is $61,156, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.0%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $161,400, with typical rent around $889.
26.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.