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Scottsville

Kentucky · 4,299 residents · 6.379 sq mi
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Scottsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $96,900. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
4,299
−1%since 2000
from 4,327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Scottsville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,441
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,115
+40%since 2000
from $13,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,848)
Black2.3%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(144)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other4%(172)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,023)
Diversity Score
24
+135%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsville, Kentucky?

Scottsville, Kentucky has about 4,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Scottsville, Kentucky earns about $32,441 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsville, Kentucky?

About 11.1% 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 28.4% 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 21 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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