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Scotts

Michigan · 237 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Scotts is a city of 237 people in Michigan. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 92 people. Median home value sits at $135,500. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 43.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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

237
+63%since 2023
from 145 in 2023
2020 – 2024
979 / sq mi
+63%since 2023
from 599 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.24 sq mi
Population, 20202024
9513417321125020202024Scotts
2024237
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1417.7%(42)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.3%(34)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.9%(40)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.8%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.9%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.8%(47)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(5)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$67,054
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$23,424
−9%since 2023
from $25,641 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.281
+16%since 2023
from 0.242 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade65.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$135,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
77.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
22.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.16 people
+9%since 2023
from 2.90 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+33%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(61)
Black30.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.6%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(105)
Black23.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.1%(76)
81
−1%since 2023
from 82 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Nigerian28.3%(67)
Ethiopian23.6%(56)
Irish16.5%(39)
American13.9%(33)
English13.1%(31)
Swedish7.6%(18)
German5.9%(14)
Norwegian3.8%(9)
Dutch2.1%(5)
Section 05

Education

27.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
44.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
55.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
9.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
48.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
23.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
79.7%
US average: 87.7%
75.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.5%(14)
Married78.5%(51)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married36.2%(38)
Married50.5%(53)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.3%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
26.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
21.9%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
21.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(18)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)50%(9)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotts, Michigan?

Scotts, Michigan has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotts, Michigan?

The typical household in Scotts, Michigan earns about $67,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotts, Michigan expensive?

In Scotts, Michigan, the median home is worth about $135,500.

How educated are people in Scotts, Michigan?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Scotts, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotts, Michigan?

About 0.0% of people in Scotts, Michigan 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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