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Scottville

Illinois · 93 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Scottville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−34%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+25%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59861131401671990201020202024Scottville
202494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,705
+58%since 2000
from $14,362 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−47%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottville, Illinois?

Scottville, Illinois has about 93 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottville, Illinois?

The typical household in Scottville, Illinois earns about $48,750 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 $64,600.

How educated are people in Scottville, Illinois?

About 6.8% 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 11.0% 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 65 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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