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Scottsburg

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.54
State:
Indiana

Scottsburg is a city located in Scott County, Indiana. Scottsburg has a 2026 population of 7,450. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Scottsburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,339 in 2020.

The median household income in Scottsburg is $38,578 with a poverty rate of 23.41%. The median age in Scottsburg is 34.9 years: 32.7 years for males, and 36.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.3 males.

7.5K
Total Population
1,345
Density (mi²)
19 0.26%
Growth

Scottsburg Population

Scottsburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,450190.26%
20257,431180.24%
20247,413310.42%
20237,382420.57%
20227,340-14-0.19%
20217,354130.18%
20207,3396109.07%
20196,729150.22%
20186,714-12-0.18%
20176,726230.34%
20166,703100.15%
20156,69360.09%
20146,687-31-0.46%
20136,71890.13%
20126,709-49-0.73%
20116,758-69-1.01%
20106,827801.19%
20006,04070613.24%
19905,3342665.25%
19805,0682775.78%
19704,79198125.75%
19603,81085729.02%
19502,95300%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 32.7 years

Scottsburg Adults

There are 5,532 adults, (1,355 of whom are seniors) in Scottsburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,038 (54.8%)
Male: 3,324 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Scottsburg includes 88.78% White, 3.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,53688.78%
Two or more races5317.21%
Other race2283.1%
Black or African American670.91%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1101.49%
Two or more races981.33%
Other race670.91%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,42687.29%
Two or more races4335.88%
Other race1612.19%
Black or African American670.91%

Scottsburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Scottsburg 's average per capita income is $45,332. Household income levels show a median of $38,578. The poverty rate stands at 23.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,042-
Families$69,095$82,407
Households$38,578$59,398
Non Families$28,372$36,009

$45,332

Average Income

$38,578

Median Household Income

23.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)