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Scottsville

New York · 2,009 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Scottsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,469. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $132,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
2,009
−6%since 2000
from 2,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,855 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Scottsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,469
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,499
+35%since 2000
from $24,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,928)
Black4.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino3%(63)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(387)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,707)
Black3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(96)
Asian1.8%(37)
Other2.3%(46)
Diversity Score28.4%(570)
Diversity Score
28
+56%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsville, New York?

Scottsville, New York has about 2,009 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsville, New York?

The typical household in Scottsville, New York earns about $60,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsville, New York expensive?

In Scottsville, New York, the median home is worth about $132,600, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsville, New York?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsville, New York?

About 15.2% of people in Scottsville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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