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Scott AFB

Illinois · 3,957 residents · 4.337 sq mi
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Scott AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,390. Population has grown 46% since 2000. At a median age of 26.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,957
+46%since 2000
from 2,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
912 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.6
+19%since 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Scott AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,390
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,290 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,235
+135%since 2000
from $15,421 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
+6%since 2010
from 0.275 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,610
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
96.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,085)
Black13.5%(366)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(110)
Asian2.7%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(1,188)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,516)
Black11.2%(444)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(617)
Asian1.1%(44)
Other8.5%(336)
Diversity Score68.9%(2,728)
Diversity Score
69
+57%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 4.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott AFB, Illinois?

Scott AFB, Illinois has about 3,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scott AFB, Illinois?

The typical household in Scott AFB, Illinois earns about $103,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott AFB, Illinois expensive?

In Scott AFB, Illinois, the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.

How educated are people in Scott AFB, Illinois?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scott AFB, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott AFB, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Scott AFB, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott AFB, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott AFB, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,288 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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