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Scottville

Illinois · 116 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Scottville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−17%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+10%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59861131401671990201020202024Scottville
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,086
+33%since 2000
from $14,362 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+11%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottville, Illinois?

Scottville, Illinois has about 116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottville, Illinois?

The typical household in Scottville, Illinois earns about $41,875 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 $57,500.

How educated are people in Scottville, Illinois?

About 17.6% 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 24.5% 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 42 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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