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.
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?
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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?
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The poverty rate in Scottsville city is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Scottsville city?
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$140,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Scottsville city?
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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?
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12.0% of adults in Scottsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
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
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%
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%
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 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