Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Scotts Bluff County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,970 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 35,299 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gering. The county was created 138 years ago in 1887.
County Snapshot
Scotts Bluff County at a glance
Scotts Bluff County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Nebraska counties
93
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ScottsbluffPopulation 14,373
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Quick Facts about Scotts Bluff County
| Population | 35,299 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County, Scott County |
| Area | 1931 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8506,-103.7080 |
| Named for | Scotts Bluff |
| Altitude | 3,891 feet / 1186 meters |
| Capital | Gering |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 20:21:52 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Scotts Bluff County is located at 41°51'2"N 103°42'29"W (41.8506100, -103.7079500). It has 5 neighbors: Sioux County, Banner County, Box Butte County, Morrill County and Goshen County.
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The largest city of Scotts Bluff County is Scottsbluff with a population of 14,373. Other cities include, Gering population 8,061, Mitchell population 1,608, Terrytown population 1,163 and Morrill population 873. See all Scotts Bluff County cities & populated places.
Scotts Bluff County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scotts Bluff County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff | 14,373 | City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States |
| 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 |
Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Scotts Bluff County
Official Website- Gering
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Scotts Bluff County decreased by 4.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,956 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,905 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,853 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,437 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,245 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,420 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,160 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,925 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 35,618 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,299 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
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| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
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| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
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