Scottsbluff Micropolitan Area | |
Official Name: | Scottsbluff, NE Micropolitan Statistical Area |
Settlement Type: | Micropolitan Statistical Area |
Map Alt: | Map of Scottsbluff, Neb. |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Nebraska |
Subdivision Type2: | Largest city |
Subdivision Name2: | Scottsbluff |
Unit Pref: | US |
Area Total Sq Mi: | 3,558 |
Area Land Sq Mi: | 3,551.1 |
Area Water Sq Mi: | 6.9 |
Population Total: | 37893 |
Population As Of: | 2020 |
Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
Population Est: | 37390 |
Pop Est As Of: | 2022 |
Timezone: | MST |
Utc Offset: | -7 |
Timezone Dst: | MDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | -6 |
The Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Nebraska, anchored by the city of Scottsbluff.
As of the 2020 census, the μSA had a population of 37,893 (though a July 1, 2022 estimate placed the population at 37,390).[1]
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 37,770 people, 15,198 households, and 10,404 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 87.76% White, 0.26% African American, 1.84% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 7.92% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.94% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $31,678, and the median income for a family was $40,235. Males had a median income of $27,784 versus $19,734 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $17,252.