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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Scott AFB

Illinois · 2,707 residents · 4.337 sq mi
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Scott AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,290. Population has fallen 63% since 1990, a loss of 4,538 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Renters pay a median $778 per month, above the US median of $602. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

2,707
−63%since 1990
from 7,245 in 1990
1990 – 2024
624 / sq mi
−63%since 1990
from 1,671 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.3
−2%since 1990
from 22.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Scott AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,290
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,996 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,421
+87%since 1990
from $8,228 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,400
US average: $120,530
$778
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $462 in 1990
US average: $602
11.7%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
88.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(5,570)
Black16.3%(1,180)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(312)
Asian4.6%(334)
Diversity Score53.5%(3,878)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,085)
Black13.5%(366)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(110)
Asian2.7%(72)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,188)
44
−18%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.0%
+22.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 96.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 11.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Scott AFB, Illinois?

Scott AFB, Illinois has about 2,707 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott AFB, Illinois earns about $51,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott AFB, Illinois expensive?

In Scott AFB, Illinois, the median home is worth about $26,400, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Scott AFB, Illinois?

About 45.0% 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 1.5% 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 4,538 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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