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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scott AFB

Illinois · 7,245 residents · 4.337 sq mi
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Scott AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,996. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,538 residents. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,245
+168%vs 2000
vs 2,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,671 / sq mi
+168%vs 2000
vs 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
22.7
+2%vs 2000
vs 22.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Scott AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,996
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,290 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,228
−47%vs 2000
vs $15,421 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$462
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $778 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
5.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
94.4% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(5,570)
Black16.3%(1,180)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(312)
Asian4.6%(334)
Other2.2%(161)
Diversity Score53.5%(3,878)
Diversity Score
54
+22%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
−22.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott AFB, Illinois?

Scott AFB, Illinois has about 7,245 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott AFB, Illinois earns about $26,996 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 $462 a month.

How educated are people in Scott AFB, Illinois?

About 22.8% 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 3.8% of people in Scott AFB, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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