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Scottsbluff is a city located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska . As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,732. Scottsbluff is the largest city in Scotts Bluff County and the 12th largest city in Nebraska . Scottsbluff was founded in 1900 across the North Platte River from its namesake, a bluff which is now a National Park called Scotts Bluff National Monument . The smaller town of Gering had been founded south of the river and the two cities have since grown together to form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska. The nearby Scotts Bluff County Airport ( BFF ) is the third busiest airport in Nebraska in terms of passenger boardings. GEOGRAPHY Scottsbluff is located at 41°52'2" North, 103°39'39" West (41.867140, -103.660709). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.4 Km&2 (5.9 Mi&2 ). 15.2 km&2 (5.9 mi&2) of it is land and 0.1 km&2 (0.04 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water. GOVERNMENT Jerry Grant DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 14,732 people, 6,088 households, and 3,841 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 967.4/km&2 (2,504.5/mi&2). There were 6,559 housing units at an average density of 430.7/km&2 (1,115.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.88% White , 0.44% African American , 3.20% Native American , 0.75% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 11.60% from Other Races , and 2.10% from two or more races. 23.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,088 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were Married Couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,938, and the median income for a family was $37,778. Males had a median income of $30,307 versus $20,854 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $17,065. 18.3% of the population and 14.5% of families were below the Poverty Line . 28.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. NOTABLE PEOPLE FROM SCOTTSBLUFF
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