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Scottsville

Virginia · 549 residents (2025 est.) · 1.522 sq mi
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Scottsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $309,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
510
−8%since 2000
from 555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:549 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2283374475566661990201020202024Scottsville
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,903 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,361
+114%since 2000
from $17,432 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
−5%since 2010
from 0.567 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,600
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+143%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(517)
Black4.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(373)
Black24.9%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.4%(7)
Diversity Score50.4%(257)
Diversity Score
50
+286%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
4.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsville, Virginia?

Scottsville, Virginia has about 510 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Scottsville, Virginia earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scottsville, Virginia expensive?

In Scottsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $309,600, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsville, Virginia?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Scottsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scottsville, Virginia?

About 21.8% of people in Scottsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scottsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Scottsville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 246 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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