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Scott AFB

Illinois · 3,688 residents · 4.337 sq mi
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Scott AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,679. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Renters pay a median $1,458 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,688
+36%since 2000
from 2,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
850 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.7
+15%since 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Scott AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,679
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,290 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,492
+59%since 2000
from $15,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,458
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
98.7% 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(2,277)
Black12.4%(457)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(451)
Asian4%(148)
Other6.6%(244)
Diversity Score69.5%(2,564)
Diversity Score
70
+58%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott AFB, Illinois?

Scott AFB, Illinois has about 3,688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott AFB, Illinois earns about $71,679 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 $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in Scott AFB, Illinois?

About 41.2% 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 4.6% 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 3,557 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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