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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Scottdale

Pennsylvania · 4,772 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Scottdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,000. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,600. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,772
−8%since 1990
from 5,184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,096 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 4,450 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+11%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Scottdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,994
+64%since 1990
from $10,952 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
29.2% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,024)
Black3%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,667)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score4%(189)
4
−47%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

Scottdale, Pennsylvania has about 4,772 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scottdale, Pennsylvania earns about $32,000 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 $73,600, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Scottdale, Pennsylvania?

About 18.3% 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 8.3% of people in Scottdale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottdale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottdale, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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