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Scottville

Illinois · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 0.997 sq mi
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Scottville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−33%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+33%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
59861131401671990201020202024Scottville
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,326
+174%since 2000
from $14,362 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−18%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance29.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical29.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+18%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−12%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.2%
+33.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottville, Illinois?

Scottville, Illinois has about 94 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottville, Illinois?

The typical household in Scottville, Illinois earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottville, Illinois expensive?

In Scottville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,800.

How educated are people in Scottville, Illinois?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Scottville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottville, Illinois?

About 3.3% of people in Scottville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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