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Scottsville

Virginia · 566 residents · 1.522 sq mi
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Scottsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $274,300. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
566
+2%since 2000
from 555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2283374475566661990201020202024Scottsville
2024510
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.5%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.6%(26)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 193.7%(21)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.5%(31)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.6%(77)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414%(79)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.1%(74)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.3%(81)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410.1%(57)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.1%(40)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.7%(15)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,903 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,677
+47%since 2000
from $17,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
−42%since 2009
from 16.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scottsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(517)
Black4.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(509)
Black5.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other3.2%(18)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American23.8%(127)
English18%(96)
Irish14.6%(78)
Italian10.7%(57)
German9%(48)
Polish4.9%(26)
Scottish4.9%(26)
Scotch-Irish4.3%(23)
French2.4%(13)
Swedish1.9%(10)
Ukrainian0.6%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Welsh0.6%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
6.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.6%(84)
Married48.5%(98)
Widowed1%(2)
Divorced8.9%(18)
Women 15+
Never married31.6%(66)
Married41.6%(87)
Widowed1.9%(4)
Divorced24.9%(52)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsville, Virginia?

Scottsville, Virginia has about 566 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Scottsville, Virginia earns about $29,500 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 $274,300, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsville, Virginia?

About 30.6% 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 33.6% 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 302 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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

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