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Scott

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
11.733
State:
Louisiana

Scott is a city located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Scott has a 2026 population of 10,112. Scott is currently growing at a rate of 3.29% annually and its population has increased by 23.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,180 in 2020.

The median household income in Scott is $56,299 with a poverty rate of 15.19%. The median age in Scott is 42 years: 42 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

10.1K
Total Population
862
Density (mi²)
322 3.29%
Growth

Scott Population

Scott Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,1123223.29%
20259,7903223.4%
20249,4687058.05%
20238,7633494.15%
20228,4142172.65%
20218,197170.21%
20208,180-2-0.02%
20198,791-5-0.06%
20188,796-23-0.26%
20178,819-48-0.54%
20168,867-44-0.49%
20158,911881%
20148,823710.81%
20138,752860.99%
20128,666670.78%
20118,599720.84%
20108,527-87-1.01%
20007,8702,95860.22%
19904,91200%

Median Age

Overall: 42 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 42 years

Scott Adults

There are 6,709 adults, (1,671 of whom are seniors) in Scott.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,388 (51%)
Male: 4,221 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Scott includes 70.47% White, 19.56% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,06770.47%
Black or African American1,68419.56%
Two or more races6867.97%
Asian1121.3%
Native American560.65%
Other race40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4475.19%
White861%
Native American500.58%
Other race40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,98169.47%
Black or African American1,68419.56%
Two or more races2392.78%
Asian1121.3%
Native American60.07%

Scott Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott 's average per capita income is $46,332. Household income levels show a median of $56,299. The poverty rate stands at 15.19%.

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$110,188-
Families$92,220$108,954
Households$56,299$77,255
Non Families$37,319$46,328

$46,332

Average Income

$56,299

Median Household Income

15.19%

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)