Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff: city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
About
Scottsbluff is a city located in the county of Scotts Bluff in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,039 and a population density of 917 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,373 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Scottsbluff
| Population | 14,373 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| Phone Area Codes | 308 |
| Area | 16.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8666,-103.6672 |
| Altitude | 3,891 feet / 1186 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1900 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 22:57:30 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 69361 |
| Density | 876 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Scottsbluff is located at 41°51'60"N 103°40'2"W (41.8666300, -103.6671700).
Scottsbluff map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Scottsbluff decreased by 4.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,039 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,045 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,042 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,029 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,874 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,800 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,881 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,787 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,695 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,556 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,373 | -1.27% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Scottsbluff
1Scottsbluff City Hall
2525 Circle Dr, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 View details
Website available
2Scottsbluff City Clerk
2525 Circle Dr, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 View details
Phone: +13086324136 | Website available
People born in Scottsbluff (22)
People born in Scottsbluff, including politician Adrian Smith, musician Randy Meisner, politician Robert G. Simmons, .
More notable people
- Brook Berringer (American football player (1973-1996)) he was born in 09/07/1973
- Galen B. Jackman (United States general) he was born in 19/08/1951
- Hank Bauer (American football player) he was born in 15/07/1954
- J. McVicker Hunt (American psychologist) he was born in 01/01/1906
- Kelly Stouffer (American football player) he was born in 06/07/1964
- Michael Detlefsen (American logician) he was born in 20/10/1948
- Philip Erdman (American politician) he was born in 07/04/1977
- Larry Donovan (American football coach) he was born in 30/03/1941
- Dennis Shepard (Father of Matthew Shepard and oil industry safety specialist)
- Kenneth M. Sayre (American philosopher) he was born in 13/08/1928
- Clyde Jones (mammalogist) he was born in 03/03/1935
- Alice Lougee Hagemeyer (deaf American librarian) she was born in 01/01/1934
- Darlene Ka-Mook Nichols she was born in 01/01/1955
- Jerry Apa he was born in 18/08/1940
- Hilde Kellogg (American politician who served in the Idaho House of Representative) she was born in 17/10/1918
- Nik Ingersoll (American entrepreneur (b. 1987)) he was born in 01/01/1987
- C. Donald Cook (librarian) he was born in 01/01/1923
- Steve Erdman (American politician) he was born in 21/11/1949
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Scottsbluff, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181817 | Western Nebraska Community College | Scottsbluff (NE) | 69361-1899 |
| 181543 | Summit Christian College | Gering (NE) | 69341 |
| 240596 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington (WY) | 82240-1699 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Scottsbluff, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Scottsbluff.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsblu Post Office | Scottsbluff (NE) | 69361 |
Other cities in Scotts Bluff County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scotts Bluff County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gering | 8,061 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| Mitchell | 1,608 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| Terrytown | 1,163 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Morrill | 873 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Minatare | 784 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| Lyman | 321 | Village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska |
| Melbeta | 107 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Henry | 104 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| McGrew | 101 | Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Scottsbluff distances to largest Nebraska cities