Scott is a city located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. Scott has a 2024 population of 8,908. Scott is currently growing at a rate of 2.06% annually and its population has increased by 8.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Scott is $77,266 with a poverty rate of 15.58%. The median age in Scott is 44.1 years: 42.3 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scott was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,465 | 78.16% |
| Black or African American | 987 | 11.93% |
| Two or more races | 627 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 171 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,049 | 2.04 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 2,052 | 1.12 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 1,553 | 3.02 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 343 | 2.78 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Male | 101 | 3.35 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 497 | 8.23% |
| Associates Degree | 557 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 915 | 15.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 324 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 2,117 | 35.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 6.67% |
| Some College | 1,228 | 20.33% |
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 | 4,727 | 4,046 | 1,052 |
| Black | 622 | 574 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 380 | 246 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 318 | 41 |
| Asian | 116 | 79 | 47 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,394 | $72,868 | $50,598 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,031 | $68,039 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,989 | $70,714 | $25,320 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,003 | $51,173 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,651 | $55,091 | $33,029 |
| Some College | $42,295 | $56,195 | $31,867 |
$48,651
Average Earnings
$55,091
Average Male
$33,029
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.23% of Scott residents speak only English, while 19.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,042 | 677 | 11.2% |
| Hispanic | 765 | 307 | 40.13% |
| Black | 986 | 289 | 29.31% |
| Multiple | 627 | 164 | 26.16% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
15.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.21%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scott is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scott is White, with 11.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.67% |
| Some College | 17.25% |
| High School | 15.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 5.51% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,382 | $103,953 |
| Households | $55,057 | $77,266 |
| Married Families | $89,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,157 | $51,169 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
255
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 3.1% |
| Black | 76 | 11.78% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
80.93%
Born in Scott
93.35%
Native Born
6.65%
Foreign Born
5.8%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
93.35% of Scott residents were born in the United States, with 80.93% having been born in Louisiana. 5.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,810 | 181 | 1.88% |
| 2028 | 9,629 | 180 | 1.9% |
| 2027 | 9,449 | 180 | 1.94% |
| 2026 | 9,269 | 181 | 1.99% |
| 2025 | 9,088 | 180 | 2.02% |
| 2024 | 8,908 | 180 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 8,728 | 334 | 3.98% |
| 2022 | 8,394 | 197 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 8,197 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 8,187 | -604 | -6.87% |
| 2019 | 8,791 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 8,796 | -23 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 8,819 | -48 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 8,867 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 8,911 | 88 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8,823 | 71 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 8,752 | 86 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 8,666 | 67 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 8,599 | 72 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 8,527 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,870 | 2,958 | 60.22% |
| 1990 | 4,912 | -4,898 | -49.93% |