35-521: The Scottsbluff Republican was a newspaper which served the city of Scottsbluff and surrounding areas in Nebraska , United States from 1900 to 1964. The newspaper was founded as the Scotts Bluff Republican in 1900 by Eugene T. Westervelt. It was Scottsbluff's first newspaper and was located in one of the earliest constructed buildings in the city. The first issue appeared on May 4, 1900 and
70-619: A 1991−2020 seasonal average of 42.5 inches (108 cm); the most snow in one month has been 31.3 inches (80 cm) in October 2009, and the greatest depth of snow on the ground 23 inches (58 cm) on April 14, 1927. The most snowfall in a season is 81.9 inches (208 cm) between July 2009 and June 2010; the least snow being 13.5 inches (34 cm) between July 1933 and June 1934. The 2020 census counted 14,436 people, 6,011 households, and 3,450 families in Scottsbluff. The population density
105-669: A fur trader with the Rocky Mountain Fur Company who was found dead in the vicinity on the return trip from a fur expedition. The smaller town of Gering had been founded south of the river in 1887. The two cities have since grown together to form the 7th-largest urban area (the Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area ) in Nebraska. Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 by the Lincoln Land Company,
140-428: A margin of error of +/- $ 4,570) and the median family income $ 61,381 (+/- $ 7,457). Males had a median income of $ 34,432 (+/- $ 4,668) versus $ 28,093 (+/- $ 2,212) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 30,336 (+/- $ 1,820). Approximately, 12.4% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those ages 65 or over. As of
175-436: A maximum at or below the freezing mark, and 11.6 days with minima at or below 0 °F (−18 °C). Extremes in temperature have ranged from 110 °F (43 °C) on July 11, 1939, down to −46 °F (−43 °C) on February 6, 1899, which held the record low for Nebraska for a mere week until Bridgeport recorded -47 °F (-43.9 °C). In 1989, extremes reached 109 °F (43 °C) and −42 °F (−41 °C) (during
210-499: A more direct route of 34 miles (55 km) to Scottsbluff. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city of Bridgeport has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km ), of which 0.003 square miles (0.008 km ), or 0.25%, are water, comprising the portion of the city limits that extends north over the North Platte River. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,545 people, 644 households, and 407 families residing in
245-652: A subsidiary of the Burlington Railroad . By 1900, the Burlington Railroad laid tracks into the town and placed a discarded boxcar next to the tracks as a temporary depot. Scottsbluff was the first town in the region to be located along a railroad line, resulting in some older businesses relocating from Gering to Scottsbluff. In the Lakota language , Scottsbluff is called pȟaŋkéska wakpá otȟúŋwahe (" Platte River City", lit. " abalone river city"). According to
280-689: A village in 1901. Bridgeport is located slightly southwest of the geographic center of Morrill County and is mostly on the south side of the North Platte River . U.S. Routes 26 and 385 converge on the city, sharing a bridge over the North Platte that enters the city from the north. US 26 leads northwest 38 miles (61 km) to Scottsbluff and southeast 88 miles (142 km) to Ogallala , while US 385 leads north 37 miles (60 km) to Alliance and south 41 miles (66 km) to Sidney . Nebraska Highway 92 also passes through Bridgeport, providing
315-511: Is a city in Morrill County , Nebraska , United States. The population was 1,454 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Morrill County. Bridgeport got its start in the year 1899, following construction of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad through the territory. The town that sprang up took its name from a bridge over the North Platte River . Bridgeport was incorporated as
350-677: Is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. Summers are hot, and winters dry and cold, though chinook winds can loosen the cold's grip, often bringing temperatures above 50 °F (10 °C). The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 28.3 °F (−2.1 °C) in December to 75.3 °F (24.1 °C) in July. Over the course of a year, there is an average 6 days with maxima 100 °F (38 °C) or above, 49.1 days with maxima reaching at least 90 °F (32 °C), 27.4 days with
385-466: Is no service on weekends. Two deviated fixed-route services are provided, allowing for 3 ⁄ 4 -mile (1.2 km) deviations from the normal route. Fixed-route services began on January 10, 2018, with four buses and 14 drivers. The Blue Route and the Orange Route operate north–south between Scottsbluff and Gering , but utilize different alignments to maximize coverage of the cities. In addition to
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#1732902836527420-637: Is obese, making it the 7th fattest city in America. As of the 2000 census , there were 14,732 people, 6,088 households, and 3,841 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,504.5 inhabitants per square mile (967.0/km ). There were 6,559 housing units at an average density of 1,115.1 per square mile (430.5/km ). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.59% of
455-476: The December 1989 United States cold wave ), while the month of February 1962 saw temperatures as hot as 77 °F (25 °C) on the 11th and as cold as −28 °F (−33 °C) on the 28th. Precipitation is heavily concentrated in the spring and summer months, with only May and June averaging over 2 inches (50.8 mm). The wettest single day has been June 7, 1953, with 3.18 inches (80.8 mm) of rain, while
490-598: The Great Plains region. The population was 14,436 at the 2020 census . Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle , and the 13th-most-populous city in Nebraska . Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 across the North Platte River from its namesake, a bluff that is now protected by the National Park Service as Scotts Bluff National Monument . The monument was named after Hiram Scott (1805–1828),
525-487: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 6.27 square miles (16.24 km ), of which 6.22 square miles (16.11 km ) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km ) is water. Scottsbluff has a cold semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification : BSk ), bordering on a hot-summer humid continental climate (Koppen: Dfa ) with wide seasonal and diurnal temperature variations , and
560-497: The census of 2010, there were 15,039 people, 6,168 households, and 3,672 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,417.8 inhabitants per square mile (933.5/km ). There were 6,712 housing units at an average density of 1,079.1 per square mile (416.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White , 0.8% African American , 3.4% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 9.8% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.1% of
595-425: The age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in
630-405: 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. As of 2000 the median income for a household in
665-528: 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. About 14.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. Scottsbluff is home to the main campus of Western Nebraska Community College . In addition, several other Nebraska institutions maintain centers and offer select courses or programs in
700-561: The city was 40.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,594 people, 654 households, and 419 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,671.1 inhabitants per square mile (645.2/km ). There were 723 housing units at an average density of 758.0 per square mile (292.7/km ). The racial makeup of
735-541: The city was 90.72% White , 0.13% African American , 1.57% Native American , 0.31% Asian , 4.96% from other races , and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.81% of the population. There were 654 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who
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#1732902836527770-514: The city, including the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Chadron State College , and the University of Nebraska (Panhandle Research and Extension Center). The now-defunct Hiram Scott College was located a few miles north of the city. Tri-City Roadrunner is the public transit bus system in Scottsbluff, Nebraska , United States. It operates two regular bus routes on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There
805-474: The city. The population density was 1,343.5 inhabitants per square mile (518.7/km ). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 633.0 per square mile (244.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 87.1% White , 0.5% African American , 1.9% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 8.1% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.2% of the population. There were 644 households, of which 30.0% had children under
840-646: The death of Westervelt in 1950, his son, John M. "Kim" Westervelt, became editor. By late 1964, circulation of both the Minatare Free Press and Scottsbluff Republican was so low that the papers were no longer profitable and it was decided to end their publication. The final issue of the Scottsbluff Republican was dated November 19, 1964. Scottsbluff, Nebraska Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County , Nebraska , United States, in
875-591: The median income for a household in the city was $ 29,527, and the median income for a family was $ 37,813. Males had a median income of $ 30,037 versus $ 18,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,320. About 7.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. The Bridgeport Public Schools school district has one elementary school and one junior/senior high school, both located in Bridgeport. The data below are from
910-499: The paper was originally published weekly. It was later changed to a semi-weekly paper, but eventually returned to weekly publication. Its main competitor was the Star-Herald . Silent film star Jacqueline Logan briefly worked as a journalist for the paper. In 1945 the paper closed its own print shop and was instead printed by the Minatare Free Press newspaper (in nearby Minatare ), although Westervelt continued as editor. Following
945-413: The population was under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 85.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.6 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 49,182 (with
980-409: The population. 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
1015-442: The population. There were 6,168 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1050-481: The two deviated fixed routes, there is demand response service available to anywhere in any of the cities served or rural Scotts Bluff County . The ridership and service statistics shown here are of fixed-route services only and do not include demand response. The Scottsbluff area is served by Western Nebraska Regional Airport . United Express serves the airport with twice-daily service to Denver International Airport . Bridgeport, Nebraska Bridgeport
1085-425: The wettest calendar month on record has been June 1947 with 8.33 inches (211.6 mm) and the wettest calendar year 1915 with 27.48 inches (698.0 mm). The months of November 1939 and March 2012 did not see even a trace of precipitation, while nineteen other months since 1893 have seen only a trace. The driest calendar year has been 2012 with 6.99 inches (177.5 mm). Snow typically falls in light amounts, with
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1120-414: Was 2,177.4 per square mile (840.3/km ). There were 6,573 housing units at an average density of 991.4 per square mile (382.6/km ). The racial makeup was 71.54% (10,328) white , 1.18% (171) black or African-American , 3.18% (459) Native American , 1.11% (160) Asian , 0.1% (15) Pacific Islander , 10.27% (1,483) from other races , and 12.61% (1,820) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race
1155-511: Was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female. According to a 2008 article in Quality Health entitled 10 Fattest Cities in America , 31% of Scottsbluff's population
1190-400: Was 29.0% (4,294) of the population. Of the 6,011 households, 29.6% had children under the age of 18; 37.8% were married couples living together; 34.0% had a female householder with no husband present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. 27.0% of
1225-438: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.03. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. As of 2000
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