Scott township is located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Scott township has a 2024 population of 16,824. Scott township is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,619 in 2020.
The average household income in Scott township is $104,062 with a poverty rate of 5.43%. The median age in Scott township is 42.4 years: 38.7 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scott township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,009 | 74.89% |
| Asian | 2,578 | 14.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,116 | 6.42% |
| Black or African American | 661 | 3.81% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,996 | 2.1 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 3,812 | 2.83 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 3,434 | 1.15 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 511 | 2.7 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Male | 239 | 2.92 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 320 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,193 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,109 | 29.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,901 | 21.15% |
| High School Graduate | 3,375 | 24.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 1,657 | 12.08% |
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 | 10,795 | 10,493 | 5,229 |
| Asian | 1,885 | 1,809 | 1,583 |
| 2+ Races | 579 | 579 | 89 |
| Black | 453 | 354 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 223 | 223 | 6 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,364 | $84,551 | $59,640 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,111 | $83,938 | $80,472 |
| High School Graduate | $43,810 | $46,584 | $39,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,602 | $26,250 | $13,419 |
| Overall | $59,986 | $69,630 | $56,148 |
| Some College | $56,505 | $64,500 | $47,460 |
$59,986
Average Earnings
$69,630
Average Male
$56,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.58% of Scott township residents speak only English, while 18.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,591 | 532 | 4.23% |
| Black | 573 | 360 | 62.83% |
| Multiple | 1,116 | 23 | 2.06% |
5.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.13%
Male Poverty Rate
4.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scott township is Black, with 62.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scott township is Multiple, with 2.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.42% |
| High School | 7.26% |
| Some College | 6.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.59% |
| Male Employed | 2.62% |
| Female Employed | 1.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,368 | $126,558 |
| Households | $87,228 | $104,062 |
| Married Families | $122,949 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,817 | $72,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
717
Number of Veterans
667
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 213 |
| Korea | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| World War II | 58 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 301 |
| 65 to 74 | 240 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 5.95% |
| Black | 35 | 7.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
69.14%
Born in Scott township
83.27%
Native Born
16.73%
Foreign Born
14%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
83.27% of Scott township residents were born in the United States, with 69.14% having been born in Pennsylvania. 14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,884 | -188 | -1.17% |
| 2028 | 16,072 | -188 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 16,260 | -188 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 16,448 | -188 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 16,636 | -188 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 16,824 | -188 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 17,012 | -188 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 17,200 | -237 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 17,437 | -182 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 17,619 | 1,193 | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 16,426 | -85 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 16,511 | -95 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 16,606 | -131 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 16,737 | -120 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 16,857 | -109 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 16,966 | -60 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 17,026 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 17,044 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 17,045 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 17,035 | 0 | 0% |