Scottsville is a city located in Allen County Kentucky. Scottsville has a 2024 population of 4,612. It is also the county seat of Allen County. Scottsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 7.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,294 in 2020.
The average household income in Scottsville is $55,749 with a poverty rate of 30.99%. The median age in Scottsville is 36.1 years: 36.7 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scottsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,019 | 92.77% |
| Two or more races | 172 | 3.97% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,738 | 2.46 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 646 | 3.06 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 537 | 1.19 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 300 | 2.97 | 18 | 82 |
| Male | 255 | 2.99 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 2.72% |
| Associates Degree | 381 | 13.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 6.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,330 | 48.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 624 | 22.59% |
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 | 2,575 | 2,474 | 282 |
| Black | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,278 | $0 | $35,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $15,455 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,878 | $36,875 | $20,376 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,438 | $43,551 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,062 | $34,751 | $21,626 |
| Some College | $34,031 | $33,580 | $38,174 |
$33,062
Average Earnings
$34,751
Average Male
$21,626
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.14% of Scottsville residents speak only English, while 2.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,794 | 1,083 | 28.55% |
| Black | 130 | 130 | 100% |
| Multiple | 172 | 90 | 52.33% |
30.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.46%
Male Poverty Rate
37.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scottsville is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scottsville is White, with 28.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.51% |
| Some College | 24.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.55% |
| Female Employed | 29.98% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,094 | $66,645 |
| Households | $34,835 | $55,749 |
| Married Families | $72,849 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,092 | $27,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
283
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 9.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
16.2%
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
68.42%
Born in Scottsville
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.98% of Scottsville residents were born in the United States, with 68.42% having been born in Kentucky. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,011 | 80 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 4,931 | 80 | 1.65% |
| 2027 | 4,851 | 79 | 1.66% |
| 2026 | 4,772 | 80 | 1.71% |
| 2025 | 4,692 | 80 | 1.73% |
| 2024 | 4,612 | 79 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 4,533 | 100 | 2.26% |
| 2022 | 4,433 | 86 | 1.98% |
| 2021 | 4,347 | 53 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 4,294 | -257 | -5.65% |
| 2019 | 4,551 | 57 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 4,494 | 48 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 4,446 | 39 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 4,407 | 11 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 4,396 | 42 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 4,354 | 37 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 4,317 | 24 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 4,293 | 21 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 4,272 | 26 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 4,246 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,327 | 49 | 1.15% |
| 1990 | 4,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 1980 | 4,278 | 694 | 19.36% |
| 1970 | 3,584 | 260 | 7.82% |
| 1960 | 3,324 | -1,687 | -33.67% |