Scotts Bluff County, NE population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Scotts Bluff County decreased by 1,322. In this period, the peak population was 37,058 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37,021 | - | - |
| 2001 | 36,613 | -408 | -1.10% |
| 2002 | 36,671 | 58 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 36,605 | -66 | -0.18% |
| 2004 | 36,452 | -153 | -0.42% |
| 2005 | 36,486 | 34 | 0.09% |
| 2006 | 36,457 | -29 | -0.08% |
| 2007 | 36,605 | 148 | 0.41% |
| 2008 | 36,833 | 228 | 0.62% |
| 2009 | 37,006 | 173 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 37,058 | 52 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 36,965 | -93 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 36,923 | -42 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 36,878 | -45 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 36,467 | -411 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 36,273 | -194 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 36,439 | 166 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 36,175 | -264 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 35,923 | -252 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 35,582 | -341 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 36,051 | 469 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 35,904 | -147 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 35,769 | -135 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 35,699 | -70 | -0.20% |
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Scotts Bluff County, NE population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Scotts Bluff County's population increased by 37 (0.10%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Scotts Bluff County's population decreased by 1,007 (2.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Scotts Bluff County's population decreased by 352 (0.98%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Scotts Bluff County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 35,699.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Scotts Bluff County's population peaked in year 2010 at 37,058.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Scotts Bluff County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 35,582.
Scotts Bluff County, NE annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Scotts Bluff County grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Scotts Bluff County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.16% per year. Overall the population shrank 3.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Scotts Bluff County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.16% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Scotts Bluff County population grew the most, with an increase of 469 people (a 1.32% year-on-year increase)..
From 2013 to 2014 Scotts Bluff County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 411 people (a 1.11% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Scotts Bluff County, NE population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Scotts Bluff County's population decreased by 205 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 135 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 70 (0.20%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Scotts Bluff County, NE changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Scotts Bluff County decreased by 1,179 (3.20%). The population was highest at 36,467 in the year 2014 and lowest at 35,582 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)