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Scottville

Michigan · 1,356 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 $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,700. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,356
+7%since 2000
from 1,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
910 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Scottville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,840
+84%since 2000
from $15,703 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,125)
Black1.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6%(82)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.6%(36)
Diversity Score25.6%(347)
Diversity Score
26
+87%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.6%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottville, Michigan?

Scottville, Michigan has about 1,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottville, Michigan?

The typical household in Scottville, Michigan earns about $36,875 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Scottville, Michigan?

About 14.9% 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 21.0% of people in Scottville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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