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Scotts Mills

Oregon · 357 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Scotts Mills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $208,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
+14%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2643183724264801990201020202024Scotts Mills
2024337
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,704
+11%since 2000
from $15,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+27%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other4.6%(16)
Diversity Score18.8%(67)
Diversity Score
19
+113%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotts Mills, Oregon?

Scotts Mills, Oregon has about 357 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotts Mills, Oregon?

The typical household in Scotts Mills, Oregon earns about $44,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotts Mills, Oregon expensive?

In Scotts Mills, Oregon, the median home is worth about $208,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Scotts Mills, Oregon?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Scotts Mills, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotts Mills, Oregon?

About 14.5% of people in Scotts Mills, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotts Mills, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotts Mills, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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