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Scottsville

Kentucky · 4,673 residents (2025 est.) · 6.379 sq mi
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Scottsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,427
+2%since 2000
from 4,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,673 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Scottsville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,562
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,325
+108%since 2000
from $13,618 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+27%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+99%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,112)
Black3.3%(142)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(35)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(3,932)
Black1.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(280)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(158)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,138)
Diversity Score
26
+154%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
6.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsville, Kentucky?

Scottsville, Kentucky has about 4,427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Scottsville, Kentucky earns about $35,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsville, Kentucky expensive?

In Scottsville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsville, Kentucky?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsville, Kentucky?

About 21.9% of people in Scottsville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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