Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Scottville, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,474

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.5%1,260

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%139

Two or More

3.6%53

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%19

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%45

High School Diploma

32.5%271

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%71

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%153

Associate's Degree

9.4%78

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%97

Master's Degree

2.5%21

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,300

Median Renti

$769

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%330

Renter-Occupied

40.3%223

Total Units

588

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

10.3%34

$50K–$100K

20.3%67

$100K–$150K

29.7%98

$150K–$200K

19.1%63

$200K–$300K

15.5%51

$300K–$500K

3.9%13

$500K–$1M

0.6%2

$1M+

0.6%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%25

2000–2009

2.2%13

1990–1999

2.2%13

1980–1989

6.6%39

1970–1979

22.1%130

1960–1969

12.6%74

1950–1959

12.9%76

1940–1949

5.1%30

1939 or earlier

32%188

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.3%455

Electricity

15%83

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%10

Other

0.9%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,953

Mean Household Incomei

$60,066

Per Capita Incomei

$23,236

Poverty Ratei

27.2%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

647

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%29

$10K–$15K

11.2%62

$15K–$20K

2.9%16

$20K–$25K

4.2%23

$25K–$30K

2%11

$30K–$35K

5.8%32

$35K–$40K

2.2%12

$40K–$45K

10.8%60

$45K–$50K

3.4%19

$50K–$60K

13.6%75

$60K–$75K

9.4%52

$75K–$100K

13.6%75

$100K–$125K

7.8%43

$125K–$150K

3.8%21

$150K–$200K

2.4%13

$200K+

1.8%10

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

613

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(6.6% of civilian adults)