Scotts Bluff County Courthouse in Gering, Nebraska; seen from the east. The Classical Revival building was constructed in 1920. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. – Ammodramus, Public domain – Wikimedia Commons Scotts Bluff County is located in Nebraska. About 36,261 people live here. Between 2010 and 2020, the population declined from 36,970 to 36,084. The area covers about 1,931.0 square kilometers. The region is divided into 10 Municipalities. The region was founded in 1888. The name originates from Scotts Bluff (bluff) Scotts Bluff County is county in Nebraska, United States. More information at www.scottsbluffcounty.org.