Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Scottsville, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,723

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%2,514

Black

2.7%74

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%64

Two or More

2.1%57

Other

0.3%9

Asian

0.1%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%112

High School Diploma

20.1%360

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%105

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%260

Associate's Degree

9.5%170

Bachelor's Degree

27.4%491

Master's Degree

8.1%145

Professional Degree

2.5%44

Doctorate

1.3%24

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

39.4%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,000

Median Renti

$1,084

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.5%763

Renter-Occupied

28.5%304

Total Units

1,078

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%32

$50K–$100K

5.2%40

$100K–$150K

14%107

$150K–$200K

44.3%338

$200K–$300K

21.2%162

$300K–$500K

8%61

$500K–$1M

2.2%17

$1M+

0.8%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%5

2000–2009

3.3%36

1990–1999

10.3%111

1980–1989

15.7%169

1970–1979

13.1%141

1960–1969

4.3%46

1950–1959

15.9%171

1940–1949

5.4%58

1939 or earlier

31.6%341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.9%906

Electricity

11.7%125

Wood

2.9%31

Fuel Oil

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,024

Mean Household Incomei

$110,392

Per Capita Incomei

$43,391

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

1,566

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%25

$10K–$15K

4.2%45

$15K–$20K

2.1%22

$20K–$25K

0.9%10

$25K–$30K

0.8%9

$30K–$35K

1.6%17

$35K–$40K

2.4%26

$40K–$45K

6.4%68

$45K–$50K

1.7%18

$50K–$60K

4.1%44

$60K–$75K

18.4%196

$75K–$100K

14.9%159

$100K–$125K

10%107

$125K–$150K

8.2%88

$150K–$200K

9.5%101

$200K+

12.4%132

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$502/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes82% occupied$502/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,024/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

79%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

14%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

341.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,433

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,459

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

176(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured