Scottsville, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Scottsville, Texas had a total population of 297, the 1449th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $36,818, which is 53% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 34.3%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 53% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (34.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 9.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- One of the most racially diverse communities in Texas (diversity index: 71/100).
Scottsville Quick Facts
How Scottsville 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 | 397 | 297 | No clear change (-25.2%) |
| Median household income | $59,725 | $36,818 | -38.4% |
| Median home value¹ | $155,192 | $112,500 | No clear change (-27.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,487 | $1,200 | No clear change (-19.3%) |
How Scottsville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 39.7%
- Black: 21.9%
- Hispanic: 27.6%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 12.1%
- HS Diploma: 26.1%
- Some College: 21.2%
- Associate's: 31.5%
- Bachelor's: 9.1%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Scottsville Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Harrison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 23,825 | $55,089 | 22.4% | $141,400 |
| Hallsville | 4,628 | $85,313 | 5.7% | $229,800 |
| Waskom | 2,084 | $55,781 | 17.1% | $92,000 |
| Nesbitt | 268 | $110,592 | 0.0% | $289,500 |
| Uncertain | 90 | $33,250 | 5.8% | $181,300 |
Cities Similar to Scottsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile City | 296 | N/A | $22,200 | 2.0% | 51.3% |
| Stonewall | 295 | N/A | N/A | 35.8% | 31.6% |
| Tuleta | 302 | N/A | $141,400 | 35.6% | 0.0% |
| Sammy Martinez | 303 | N/A | N/A | 29.6% | 0.0% |
| Pinebrook | 307 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 1.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 297, Scottsville'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
Scottsville is a small community located in Texas, within Harrison County. The total population is 297. It ranks as the 1449th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Scottsville is 36.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Scottsville is $36,818. This is 53% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.3%. This is 149% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Scottsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Scottsville is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.9% vs 11.9%).
Education
9.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Scottsville, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. 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 Scottsville, Texas?
Scottsville, Texas has a population of 297 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Scottsville, TX?
The median household income in Scottsville is $36,818, which is 54% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Scottsville, TX?
The poverty rate in Scottsville is 34.3%. This means approximately 102 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Scottsville, Texas?
Scottsville's population is 39.7% White, 21.9% Black, 27.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Scottsville, TX?
The median home value in Scottsville is $112,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is Scottsville, Texas?
9.1% of adults (25+) in Scottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.