What is the population of Scottsville, Kentucky?

Scottsville has a population of approximately 4,427 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Scottsville, Kentucky located?

Scottsville is located in Kentucky, United States, at approximate coordinates 36.7493°, -86.2076°.

What is the median household income in Scottsville?

The median household income in Scottsville is approximately $35,562 based on the most recent open data.

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Scottsville

Total population

4,427

Median home value

$160,700

13.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$35,562

Scottsville$36k

National$74k

Founded

1817

Elevation232 m

Land area14.77 km²

Weather54°F · Mostly Clear

Coordinates36.75°, -86.21°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1817

Elevation

232 m

Area

14.77 km²

Official website

www.scottsvilleky.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Scottsville is a home rule-class city in Allen County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 4,299 during the 2020 United States census.

History & geography

History

The site along Bays Fork was settled in 1797 and developed into a stagecoach station. The town was laid off in 1816 Scottsville was the birthplace of what would become the Dollar General nationwide chain of 15,000 stores, with J. L. Turner and his son Cal Turner Sr. opening their first department store there in 1945. In 1955, the Turners began to open more stores, and, in 1968, founded Dollar General Corporation or DOLGEN Corp.

Geography

Scottsville is located at (36.751504, -86.192692). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

36.6

Median home value

$160,700

Housing units

1,905

Poverty rate

21.9%

Unemployment

8.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

95.1%

Black

1.3%

Asian

Hispanic

6.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

36.7493

Longitude

-86.2076

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

54°F

Mostly Clear

Saturday

75°F

Mostly Sunny

Saturday Night

51°F

Partly Cloudy

Sunday

75°F

Mostly Sunny

Sunday Night

49°F

Mostly Clear

Monday

77°F

Sunny

Forecast for Scottsville, KY from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Allen County Primary Center
Elementary · Scottsville · 982 students · 16.9:1 ratio
Allen County-Scottsville High School
High · Scottsville · 890 students · 17.1:1 ratio
Allen County Intermediate Center
Middle · Scottsville · 694 students · 18.3:1 ratio
James E Bazzell Middle School
Middle · Scottsville · 472 students · 17.5:1 ratio
Allen County Career and Technical Center
High · Scottsville

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).