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Scottsburg

Virginia · 123 residents (2025 est.) · 0.74 sq mi
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Scottsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−65%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+49%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:123 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
181172173174161990201020202024Scottsburg
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,080
+110%since 2000
from $15,289 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−7%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$833
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scottsburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(112)
Black16.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(25)
Black25.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(5)
Diversity Score82.6%(42)
Diversity Score
83
+77%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+139%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2012
from 34.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 60.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsburg, Virginia?

Scottsburg, Virginia has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Scottsburg, Virginia earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsburg, Virginia expensive?

In Scottsburg, Virginia, the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsburg, Virginia?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsburg, Virginia?

About 9.8% of people in Scottsburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsburg, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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

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