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Scott

Ohio · 286 residents · 0.811 sq mi
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Scott has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,114. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−11%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+8%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1392032673303941990201020202024Scott
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,114
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,165
+7%since 2000
from $14,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(306)
Black2.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(36)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(17)
Diversity Score15%(43)
Diversity Score
15
+34%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott, Ohio?

Scott, Ohio has about 286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scott, Ohio?

The typical household in Scott, Ohio earns about $45,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott, Ohio expensive?

In Scott, Ohio, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Scott, Ohio?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scott, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott, Ohio?

About 18.4% of people in Scott, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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