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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scottdale

Pennsylvania · 5,184 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Scottdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,400. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,184
+9%vs 2000
vs 4,772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,450 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 4,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scottdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,885
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,952
−39%vs 2000
vs $17,994 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.6%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
70.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
2.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,667)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(189)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,024)
Black3%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score7.5%(388)
7
+89%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.2%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

Scottdale, Pennsylvania has about 5,184 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scottdale, Pennsylvania earns about $20,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottdale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Scottdale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $43,400, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scottdale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of people in Scottdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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