Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
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 137 years ago in 1887.
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% |
| Named for : | Scotts Bluff |
| Altitude : | 3,891 feet / 1186 meters |
| Capital : | Gering |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 01:27:34 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.73% (2010-2020) |
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.
Scotts Bluff County map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Scotts Bluff County
Scotts Bluff County has 5 neighbours.
- Sioux County county in Nebraska, United States
- Banner County county in Nebraska, United States
- Box Butte County county in Nebraska, United States
- Morrill County county in Nebraska, United States
- Goshen County county in Wyoming, United States
- 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. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| 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 |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Cass County | 26,232 | County in Nebraska, United States |
