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Scottsburg

Indiana · 7,345 residents · 5.54 sq mi
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Scottsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,089. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,345
+22%since 2000
from 6,040 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,326 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Scottsburg
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,089
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,687 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,020
+51%since 2000
from $16,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,908)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(185)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,828)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(195)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other3%(219)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,166)
Diversity Score
16
+418%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsburg, Indiana?

Scottsburg, Indiana has about 7,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsburg, Indiana?

The typical household in Scottsburg, Indiana earns about $36,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsburg, Indiana expensive?

In Scottsburg, Indiana, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsburg, Indiana?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsburg, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsburg, Indiana?

About 15.4% of people in Scottsburg, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsburg, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsburg, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,011 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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