Scottsmoor, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 830, Scottsmoor's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Scottsmoor is a small community located in Florida, within Brevard County. The total population is 830. It ranks as the 805th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scottsmoor is 42.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scottsmoor is $56,779. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 80% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.2%. This is 132% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $282,000. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Scottsmoor has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Scottsmoor, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.