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 125 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 |
| Altitude : | 3,891 feet / 1186 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1900 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 04:00:48 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 69361 |
| Density : | 876 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Scottsbluff is located at 41°51'60"N 103°40'2"W (41.8666300, -103.6671700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Scottsbluff
Demographics
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 |
People born in Scottsbluff (22)
People born in Scottsbluff, including politician Adrian Smith, musician Randy Meisner, politician Robert G. Simmons, .
List
- 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
Schools in Scottsbluff
College & universities near Scottsbluff, NE
| 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 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Scottsbluff, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
Post offices near 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
