Scottsburg is a town located in Halifax County Virginia. Scottsburg has a 2024 population of 125. Scottsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 127 in 2020.
The average household income in Scottsburg is $51,155 with a poverty rate of 33.87%. The median age in Scottsburg is 31.3 years: 26.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scottsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 79.03% |
| Other race | 11 | 8.87% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 6.45% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 5.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55 | 2.25 | 40 | 60 |
| Married | 21 | 3.05 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 18 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 13 | 1.92 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
| Male | 3 | 5.67 | 0 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
40.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 20.48% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 14.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 6.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 12 | 14.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 4.82% |
| Some College | 33 | 39.76% |
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 | 67 | 54 | 3 |
| Black | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 87.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,542 | $59,464 | $32,639 |
| Some College | $33,672 | $0 | $32,969 |
$33,542
Average Earnings
$59,464
Average Male
$32,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.83% of Scottsburg residents speak only English, while 5.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 42 | 42.86% |
33.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.82%
Male Poverty Rate
35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scottsburg is White, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scottsburg is White, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 22.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 33.33% |
| Some College | 28.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 23.08% |
| Male Employed | 15.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $53,035 |
| Households | $31,250 | $51,155 |
| Married Families | $89,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $47,094 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
78.23%
Born in Scottsburg
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Scottsburg residents were born in the United States, with 78.23% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 124 | -1 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 125 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 126 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 125 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 126 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 127 | -1 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 128 | -1 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 129 | -1 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 130 | -1 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 131 | -1 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 132 | -1 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 133 | -1 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 134 | 1 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 133 | -2 | -1.48% |
| 2011 | 135 | -1 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 136 | 0 | 0% |