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Scottdale

Georgia · 10,542 residents · 3.327 sq mi
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Scottdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $357,100. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,542
+8%since 2000
from 9,803 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,169 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+6%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Scottdale
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,610
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,731 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,440
+94%since 2000
from $19,262 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−13%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+44%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35%(3,427)
Black48.3%(4,731)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(444)
Asian9.5%(933)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.6%(7,510)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(3,083)
Black29.2%(3,079)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(1,874)
Asian15.9%(1,674)
Other7.9%(832)
Diversity Score95.8%(10,096)
Diversity Score
96
+25%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 63.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottdale, Georgia?

Scottdale, Georgia has about 10,542 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottdale, Georgia?

The typical household in Scottdale, Georgia earns about $85,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottdale, Georgia expensive?

In Scottdale, Georgia, the median home is worth about $357,100, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Scottdale, Georgia?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scottdale, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottdale, Georgia?

About 14.4% of people in Scottdale, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottdale, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottdale, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,906 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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