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Scottville

Michigan · 1,214 residents · 1.49 sq mi
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Scottville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,400. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
−4%since 2000
from 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
−3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Scottville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,028
+2%since 2000
from $15,703 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,163)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(61)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,096)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(64)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other3.7%(44)
Diversity Score23.8%(289)
Diversity Score
24
+74%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottville, Michigan?

Scottville, Michigan has about 1,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottville, Michigan?

The typical household in Scottville, Michigan earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottville, Michigan expensive?

In Scottville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Scottville, Michigan?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scottville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottville, Michigan?

About 24.8% of people in Scottville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottville, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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