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Scotts Hill

Tennessee · 877 residents · 3.666 sq mi
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Scotts Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,296. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,500. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
877
−2%since 2000
from 894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+15%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5527299061K1K1990201020202024Scotts Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,296
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,213
−10%since 2000
from $19,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+65%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(881)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(825)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4%(35)
Diversity Score
4
+61%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

Scotts Hill, Tennessee has about 877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

The typical household in Scotts Hill, Tennessee earns about $32,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotts Hill, Tennessee expensive?

In Scotts Hill, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $90,500, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scotts Hill, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

About 40.8% of people in Scotts Hill, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotts Hill, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotts Hill, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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