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Scottsburg

Virginia · 119 residents · 0.74 sq mi
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Scottsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,500. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−18%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+28%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
181172173174161990201020202024Scottsburg
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,169
+6%since 2000
from $15,289 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$675
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(112)
Black16.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(98)
Black10.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(10)
Diversity Score50.4%(60)
Diversity Score
50
+8%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsburg, Virginia?

Scottsburg, Virginia has about 119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Scottsburg, Virginia earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsburg, Virginia expensive?

In Scottsburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsburg, Virginia?

About 10.7% 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 17.8% 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 35 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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