Demographics & People — Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,406 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,300 |
| Median Age | 38.8 |
| Total Households | 6,179 |
| Family Households | 3,262 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4228 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,703 |
| Black or African American | 109 |
| Asian | 126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,195 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,316 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,316 |
| German | 4,088 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,736 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,701 |
| Irish | 1,552 |
| English | 1,090 |
| American | 500 |
| Russian | 378 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 275 |
Language
| English Only | 11,688 |
| Spanish | 1,528 |
| Population 5+ | 13,541 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 803 |
| Population 18+ | 10,804 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scottsbluff, Nebraska.