CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scott

Louisiana · 4,912 residents · 11.733 sq mi

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Scott has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,556. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 2,958 residents. Median home value is $53,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 6%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

4,912

−38%vs 2000

vs 7,870 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

419 / sq mi

−38%vs 2000

vs 671 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.5

−2%vs 2000

vs 31.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20249K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,556

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,320 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,828

−36%vs 2000

vs $15,469 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.9%

+4.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$53,700

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $74,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$321

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $464 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.2%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.9% in 2000

25.8% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+9%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic86.9%(4,270)

Black11.6%(571)

Hispanic / Latino1%(51)

Asian1.2%(59)

Other0.2%(12)

Diversity Score30.8%(1,512)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 31 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.9%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

70.7%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.7%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.5 min

+26%vs 2000

vs 15.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott, Louisiana?

Scott, Louisiana has about 4,912 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scott, Louisiana?

The typical household in Scott, Louisiana earns about $24,556 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 $53,700, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Scott, Louisiana?

About 13.9% 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 18.9% of people in Scott, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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