Scotts Hill, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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High PovertyPoverty rate of 50.7% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Scotts Hill, Tennessee had a total population of 1,083, the 296th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $37,809, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 50.7%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (50.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.8%.

Scotts Hill Quick Facts

Population 1,08390% MOE ±344

Median Household Income $37,80990% MOE ±$4,892

Median Home Value $113,50090% MOE ±$52,464

Poverty Rate 50.7%90% MOE ±25.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.8%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 34.9 years90% MOE ±16.0 years

Homeownership Rate 60.3%90% MOE ±10.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.7%

Diversity Index 8/100

Population 1,083 296th of 502

Median Income $37,809 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 50.7% 308% higher than national

Median Home Value $113,500 bottom 20%

How Scotts Hill Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	951	1,083	No clear change (+13.9%)
Median household income	$46,305	$37,809	No clear change (-18.3%)
Median home value¹	$120,609	$113,500	No clear change (-5.9%)
Median gross rent	$687	$629	No clear change (-8.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Scotts Hill Compares

Median Household Income

Scotts Hill

$37,809

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Scotts Hill

$113,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.1%

$25K-$50K 41.1%

$50K-$100K 14.5%

$100K+ 12.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.4%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

11.6%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

6.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

26.8%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

0.9%

$60K-$75K

4.9%

$75K-$100K

8.7%

$100K-$125K

3.4%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

44.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.3%

Renter 39.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $629/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

26.9%

35-54

16.0%

55-74

19.6%

75+

11.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Scotts Hill Rankings in Tennessee

#296 Population of 502

#416 Median Income of 453

#418 Education of 502

#412 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Henderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lexington	7,962	$49,057	18.4%	$176,000
Parker's Crossroads	615	$73,600	5.6%	$175,000
Darden	582	N/A	7.0%	N/A
Sardis	536	$39,464	31.2%	$116,800
Chesterfield	356	$62,885	21.9%	$187,500
Wildersville	78	N/A	14.1%	$232,500
Luray	77	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Scotts Hill

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Obion	1,087	$38,167	$97,900	8.5%	35.4%
Embreeville	1,062	N/A	$165,800	27.6%	2.7%
Erin	1,058	$36,488	$202,900	19.4%	21.9%
Atwood	1,108	$35,446	$91,000	10.9%	22.3%
Sharon	1,036	$33,906	$99,400	19.9%	10.9%

Population Overview

Scotts Hill is a small community located in Tennessee, within Henderson County. The total population is 1,083. It ranks as the 296th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scotts Hill is 34.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scotts Hill is $37,809. This is 46% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.7%. This is 269% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 1.8%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $113,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Scotts Hill has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Scotts Hill, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

Scotts Hill, Tennessee has a population of 1,083 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Scotts Hill, TN?

The median household income in Scotts Hill is $37,809, which is 53% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Scotts Hill, TN?

The poverty rate in Scotts Hill is 50.7%. This means approximately 548 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

Scotts Hill's population is 95.7% White, 0.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Scotts Hill, TN?

The median home value in Scotts Hill is $113,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Scotts Hill, Tennessee?

8.6% of adults (25+) in Scotts Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.