Economy & Jobs — Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,359 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,716 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,192 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Fast Food | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 28 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
