City · Indiana
Scottsburg, Indiana
Scottsburg, city, in Scott County, Indiana. Scottsburg had 7,478 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,345 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,362 (±21). GEOID 1868526.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,478
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,345 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,362 ±21
Median household income
$38,578
±$14,378 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$146,200
±$46,533 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$831
±$118 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Scottsburg and what county is it in?
Scottsburg is a city in Scott County, Indiana. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 1,326 residents per square mile in 2020.
Scottsburg lies entirely within Vienna Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Scottsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,478 people lived in Scottsburg on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,345 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,362 (±21).
| Measure | Scottsburg | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,362 ±21 | 24,526 | +660 |
| Households | 3,149 ±295 | 9,848 | +436 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.21 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,413 ±282 | 10,840 | no clear change |
Scottsburg's population since 2000
From 6,040 in 2000 to 7,478 in 2025: up 23.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Scottsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Scottsburg?
The median resident of Scottsburg is 34.9 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Scottsburg | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±4.6 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±3.7 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±4.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 45.2% ±3.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3% ±2.9 pts | 93.5% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±2.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 26.9% ±5.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.0% ±4.9 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9% ±4.6 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±6.1 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Scottsburg earn?
Half of Scottsburg's 3,149 households earn less than $38,578 a year (±$14,378), against $56,352 in Scott County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $51,768 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Scottsburg | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,578 ±$14,378 | $56,352 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,398 ±$9,645 | $71,102 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,698 ±$3,594 | $29,061 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.4% ±8.6 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.4% ±16.3 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3% ±6.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% ±7.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±5.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Scottsburg?
Owners occupy 49.7% of Scottsburg's occupied homes and renters 50.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $146,200 by its owner (±$46,533). The median renter pays $831 a month including utilities, and 25.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Scottsburg | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $146,200 ±$46,533 | $158,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $831 ±$118 | $822 | −$171 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.2% ±13.5 pts | 27.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,272 ±$147 | $1,179 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.7% ±8.5 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.3% ±8.5 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,413 ±282 | 10,840 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.0% ±8.6 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% ±5.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.6% ±5.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Scottsburg work and get to work?
89.7% of Scottsburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes.
| Measure | Scottsburg | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4% ±6.4 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±3.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.7% ±5.3 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.9% ±3.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±4.0 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Scottsburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Scottsburg, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9670Scott County | 5,754 | $38,391 |
| Tract 9671Scott County | 5,814 | $76,209 |
| Tract 9669Scott County | 4,442 | $80,274 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Scottsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Scottsburg compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Scottsburg is the 3,900th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 97th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Scottsburg ranks 1,067th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 97th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 457th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 235th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,067th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 996th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 819th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 621st | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 55th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 878th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 909th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,067th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 659th | 1,088 |
Scottsburg's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Scottsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Scottsburg?
16 of the 57 figures for Scottsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Scottsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Scottsburg.