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Scott

Louisiana · 9,635 residents (2025 est.) · 11.733 sq mi
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Scott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,609
+9%since 2000
from 7,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+35%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,635 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Scott
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,299
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,320 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,641
+130%since 2000
from $15,469 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+16%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,690)
Black11.6%(909)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(102)
Asian1%(75)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(2,419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(5,981)
Black19.6%(1,684)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(587)
Asian1.3%(112)
Other2.8%(245)
Diversity Score59.2%(5,095)
Diversity Score
59
+93%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott, Louisiana?

Scott, Louisiana has about 8,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scott, Louisiana?

The typical household in Scott, Louisiana earns about $56,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott, Louisiana expensive?

In Scott, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Scott, Louisiana?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scott, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott, Louisiana?

About 15.2% of people in Scott, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,697 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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