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Minatare, NE

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

Population

712

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,625

ZIP codes

0

Minatare and its ZIP codes

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Minatare at a glance

  • Minatare is about 63 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,125 a year, 50% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,500 (66% below Nebraska) and median rent is $506 a month.

Local data for Minatare, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Minatare, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,125

Poverty rate

23.6%

Median home value

$80,500

Median rent

$506/mo

Homeownership

67.6%

Bachelor's or higher

14.7%

Median age

43.7

Average commute

16.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (313), Mexican Americans (215), Irish Americans (112).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotts Bluff County. PPP loans are for Minatare.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,764

15,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,200

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$286M

FY 2026, $7,922 per person

Scotts Bluff County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Minatare, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.7%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.7%

Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Minatare, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

890

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

103

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 15°F

15.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Minatare, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

Cities near Minatare

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MelbetaVillage2.3 mi0.1
McGrewVillage6.3 mi0.1
GeringCity8.2 mi5.6
TerrytownCity8.9 mi0.5
ScottsbluffCity9 mi6.6
BayardCity10 mi0.7
MitchellCity18 mi0.7
HarrisburgCensus-designated place22 mi6.5
BridgeportCity24 mi1.2
MorrillVillage24 mi0.6
LymanVillage29 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Minatare, NE in?
Minatare is in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Minatare, NE?
About 712 people live in Minatare, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Minatare?
Nearby places include Melbeta (2.3 mi), McGrew (6.3 mi), Gering (8.2 mi), Terrytown (8.9 mi), Scottsbluff (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023