Scott AFB is a CDP located in St. Clair County Illinois. Scott AFB has a 2024 population of 4,092. Scott AFB is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 6.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,845 in 2020.
The average household income in Scott AFB is $103,440 with a poverty rate of 5.8%. The median age in Scott AFB is 26.2 years: 25.5 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scott AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,894 | 68.99% |
| Black or African American | 639 | 15.23% |
| Two or more races | 420 | 10.01% |
| Other race | 151 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 91 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,311 | 3.18 | 2.2 | 97.8 |
| Married | 933 | 3.62 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 155 | 1.15 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 140 | 2.19 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Male | 83 | 3.72 | 0 | 100 |
3.45
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
2.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 3.64% |
| Associates Degree | 438 | 18.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 321 | 13.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 387 | 16.77% |
| High School Graduate | 285 | 12.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 744 | 32.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,458 | 1,458 | 440 |
| Black | 356 | 302 | 163 |
| Hispanic | 284 | 205 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 171 | 37 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | 29 |
| Asian | 69 | 69 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,901 | $72,594 | $66,120 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,643 | $120,662 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,667 | $58,454 | $33,558 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,714 | $68,750 | $46,602 |
| Some College | $55,175 | $59,628 | $41,086 |
$60,714
Average Earnings
$68,750
Average Male
$46,602
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.28% of Scott AFB residents speak only English, while 11.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,592 | 138 | 5.32% |
| Multiple | 420 | 76 | 18.1% |
| Black | 639 | 28 | 4.38% |
5.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.81%
Male Poverty Rate
4.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scott AFB is Multiple, with 18.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scott AFB is Black, with 4.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.16% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.59% |
| Female Employed | 0.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,851 | $105,897 |
| Households | $91,115 | $103,440 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,125 | $74,714 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.5%
Male Marriage Rate
73.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
435
Number of Veterans
306
Male Veterans
129
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 366 |
| First Gulf War | 212 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 236 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 23.12% |
| Black | 146 | 49.83% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15.63% |
| Asian | 10 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
17.38%
Born in Scott AFB
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
3%
Naturalized
96.92% of Scott AFB residents were born in the United States, with 17.38% having been born in Illinois. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,092 | 35 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 4,057 | 34 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 4,023 | -196 | -4.65% |
| 2021 | 4,219 | 374 | 9.73% |
| 2020 | 3,845 | 952 | 32.91% |
| 2019 | 2,893 | 196 | 7.27% |
| 2018 | 2,697 | -216 | -7.42% |
| 2017 | 2,913 | -69 | -2.31% |
| 2016 | 2,982 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,982 | -332 | -10.02% |
| 2014 | 3,314 | -232 | -6.54% |
| 2013 | 3,546 | -276 | -7.22% |
| 2012 | 3,822 | -350 | -8.39% |
| 2011 | 4,172 | 560 | 15.5% |
| 2010 | 3,612 | 0 | 0% |