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Scottsville city, Kentucky

City

Population: 4,391 (2023 estimate)

Located in Kentucky , Kentucky

Census Bureau data for Scottsville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Scottsville city

What is the median household income in Scottsville city?
The median household income in Scottsville city is $36,259 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Scottsville city?
The poverty rate in Scottsville city is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Scottsville city?
$140,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Scottsville city?
The median gross rent in Scottsville city is $621 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Scottsville city residents have a college degree?
12.0% of adults in Scottsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,391
Median Income
$36,259
Median Home Value
$140,600
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.2%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,457 (+17.7%) Home Value: +$30,800 (+28.1%) Poverty Rate: -9.8 pp (-39.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+4.3%) Unemployment: +4.2 pp (+60%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,391
Median Age 37.0
Female 53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.9% White (non-Hisp.) 91.3% Black 1.5% Two or More 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $36,259 ±$5,164
-$26,158 vs. state
Per Capita Income $74,984
Median Family Income $72,500
Poverty Rate 14.9%
+3.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 24.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.9%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
12.7%
$25–35k
20.7%
$35–50k
15.6%
$50–75k
11.5%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
7.5%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,065
Owner-Occupied 48.0%
Renter-Occupied 52.0%
Vacancy Rate 14.1%
Median Home Value $140,600
-$51,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $621
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.8%
$50–100k
21.4%
$100–200k
23.1%
$200–300k
26.8%
$300–500k
4.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.1%
$500–1k
60.6%
$1–1.5k
13.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.7%
1 vehicle
44.6%
2 vehicles
26.5%
3+
19.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
8.6%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
5.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.0%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
21.0%
2000–2009
3.5%
2010+
12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.0%
-15.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 23.1%
Less Than High School 2.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.4%
Unemployment Rate 11.2%
+6.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home 1.0%
Self-Employed 2.3%
Government Workers 14.9%
Private For-Profit 82.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
25.2%
Arts/Entmt.
17.9%
Edu/Health
13.8%
Retail
11.4%
Construction
9.0%
Transportation
6.9%
Finance
6.4%
Prof. Services
2.9%
Agriculture
2.9%
Public Admin
2.1%
Wholesale
1.6%
Occupation
Production
31.8%
Sales
29.1%
Management
16.6%
Food Prep
12.5%
Construction
10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 77.7%
Carpool 19.5%
Public Transit 1.8%
Work from Home 1.0%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,773
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 33.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
15.1%
45–54
8.3%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
9.3%
85+
7.9%
Under 18: 25.8% Working age (18–64): 74.2% 65 and over: 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.9%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.1%
With a Disability 14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.5%
Uninsured 3.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 70.4%
Has a Computer 80.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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