Scotts Bluff County, NE Public Records

Scotts Bluff County Court
1725 10th St, 1st level
Gering, NE 69341 http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/cour
Hours: 7:30AM-4:30PM MST
P: 308-436-6648
F: 308-436-6782
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $53,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No adoption records released
This court handles cases for the closed District 12 Banner County Court.
District Court
1725 10th St
Gering, NE 69341 http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/cour
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM MST
P: 308-436-6641
F: 308-436-6759
Jurisdiction: Felony, Some Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $53,000
Restricted Records: No juvenile or mental health records released
Although the District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with County Court, it primarily hears all felony criminal cases, equity cases, and civil cases involving more than $53,000.

Scotts Bluff County, NE Vital Records

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Scotts Bluff County Register of Deeds
Register of Deeds
1825 10th St
Admin Office Bldg, 1st Fl
Gering, NE 69341 http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/regi
8AM-4:30PM MST
Phone: 308-436-6607
Fax: 308-436-3178
Recorded Documents

Scotts Bluff County Vital Certificates

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Scotts Bluff County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 739.27 sq mi
Population (2009): 36,865
  • Females: 52.1%
  • White: 94.8%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 19.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 76.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -86
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 13.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.44
Housing Units (2000): 16,119
Homeownership Rate (2000): 66.2%
Migration Flow to Scotts Bluff County, NE from (2007-2008):

Scotts Bluff County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $858,372
  • Construction: $49,604
  • Retail Trade: $67,702
  • Professional and Technical Services: $29,406
  • Healthcare: $141,220
  • Banking: $57,516
  • Retail Trade: $67,702
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $20,463
  • Manufacturing: $50,377
  • Farms: $17,797
  • Government: $145,297
Employed (2000): 17,258
Unemployed (2000): 1,058
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,894
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,564
Local Government Revenue (2007): $124,148 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $14,466 (thou. dol.)

Scotts Bluff County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 556
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.3
Deaths (2007): 414
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.2

Scotts Bluff County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 68
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 6
  • Aggravated Assault: 46
Property Crimes (2008): 1,168
  • Burglary: 210
  • Larceny-Theft: 910
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 48

Scotts Bluff County Genealogy Records