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 $102,365 with a poverty rate of 2.84%. The median age in Scott township is 40.5 years: 38 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scott township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,601 | 77.77% |
| Asian | 2,550 | 14.58% |
| Two or more races | 948 | 5.42% |
| Black or African American | 225 | 1.29% |
| Other race | 165 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,123 | 2.08 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 3,968 | 2.81 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 3,507 | 1.14 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Female | 435 | 2.55 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 213 | 3.14 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 313 | 2.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,246 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,209 | 30.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,875 | 20.71% |
| High School Graduate | 3,331 | 24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 1,712 | 12.34% |
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 | 11,099 | 10,720 | 5,173 |
| Asian | 1,911 | 1,822 | 1,525 |
| 2+ Races | 490 | 490 | 165 |
| Black | 225 | 202 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 207 | 15 |
| Other Race | 115 | 115 | 115 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,728 | $83,540 | $56,933 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,027 | $83,329 | $76,150 |
| High School Graduate | $42,550 | $44,135 | $40,544 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $53,200 | $13,640 |
| Overall | $58,798 | $73,920 | $51,170 |
| Some College | $51,747 | $62,279 | $42,961 |
$58,798
Average Earnings
$73,920
Average Male
$51,170
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.68% of Scott township residents speak only English, while 18.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,069 | 434 | 3.32% |
| Multiple | 948 | 22 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 2,544 | 22 | 0.86% |
| Black | 160 | 5 | 3.13% |
2.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.04%
Male Poverty Rate
3.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scott township is White, with 3.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scott township is Asian, with 0.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.48% |
| High School | 5.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.63% |
| Female Employed | 1.7% |
| Male Employed | 0.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,946 | $126,783 |
| Households | $85,073 | $102,365 |
| Married Families | $121,478 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,105 | $69,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
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
847
Number of Veterans
783
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 249 |
| Korea | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| World War II | 89 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 385 |
| 65 to 74 | 249 |
| 55 to 64 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 7.13% |
| Black | 6 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
70.61%
Born in Scott township
83.41%
Native Born
16.59%
Foreign Born
13.36%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
83.41% of Scott township residents were born in the United States, with 70.61% having been born in Pennsylvania. 13.36% 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% |