Scott township is located in Columbia County Pennsylvania. Scott township has a 2024 population of 5,623. Scott township is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Scott township is $90,428 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median age in Scott township is 45.5 years: 43.8 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scott township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,800 | 86.53% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 255 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 1.57% |
| Other race | 79 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,423 | 2.28 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 1,297 | 2.63 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 778 | 1.31 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 275 | 3.01 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 73 | 3.62 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 5.37% |
| Associates Degree | 450 | 11.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 779 | 19.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 694 | 17.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,321 | 32.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.25% |
| Some College | 589 | 14.5% |
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 | 3,588 | 3,366 | 1,187 |
| Asian | 225 | 225 | 176 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 142 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 101 | 49 |
| Other Race | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Black | 42 | 41 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $52,197 | $60,625 | $51,597 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,192 | $81,563 | $90,677 |
| High School Graduate | $32,856 | $36,563 | $32,741 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,712 | $43,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,219 | $52,088 | $44,375 |
| Some College | $50,165 | $52,891 | $37,444 |
$48,219
Average Earnings
$52,088
Average Male
$44,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.14% of Scott township residents speak only English, while 7.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,758 | 493 | 10.36% |
| Black | 87 | 37 | 42.53% |
| Multiple | 326 | 8 | 2.45% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.25%
Male Poverty Rate
10.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scott township is Black, with 42.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scott township is Multiple, with 2.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.68% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.11% |
| Female Employed | 4.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,707 | $101,613 |
| Households | $79,888 | $90,428 |
| Married Families | $104,754 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,056 | $61,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
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
327
Number of Veterans
277
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 7.33% |
| Black | 24 | 27.59% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 17.78% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
70.99%
Born in Scott township
93.87%
Native Born
6.13%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
4.45%
Naturalized
93.87% of Scott township residents were born in the United States, with 70.99% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.68% 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 | 5,593 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 5,599 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 5,605 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 5,611 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 5,617 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 5,623 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 5,629 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 5,635 | 114 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 5,521 | 12 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 5,509 | 451 | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 5,058 | -26 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 5,084 | 65 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 5,019 | -27 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 5,046 | -38 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 5,084 | -43 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 5,127 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,122 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 5,116 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 5,102 | -18 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 5,120 | 0 | 0% |