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Scottsville

Virginia · 524 residents · 1.522 sq mi
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Scottsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
−6%since 2000
from 555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2283374475566661990201020202024Scottsville
2024510
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,083
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,954
+66%since 2000
from $17,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+24%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(434)
Black6.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(32)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other2%(10)
Diversity Score36.2%(190)
Diversity Score
36
+178%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scottsville, Virginia?

Scottsville, Virginia has about 524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scottsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Scottsville, Virginia earns about $62,083 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 $242,400, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Scottsville, Virginia?

About 34.6% 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 11.5% 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 260 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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

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