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Scotts

Michigan · 237 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Scotts has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,054. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2023. Median home value is $135,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

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

Total population
237
+63%since 2023
from 145 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
979 / sq mi
+63%since 2023
from 599 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9513417321125020202024Scotts
2024237
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,054
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+33%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(61)
Black30.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.6%(40)
Diversity Score81.9%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(105)
Black23.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.1%(76)
Diversity Score80.6%(191)
Diversity Score
81
−1%since 2023
from 82 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
55.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
48.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
23.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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