Scott City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 7870 people in the city, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 885.6 people per square mile (341.93/kmē), making its Louisiana's 162nd most densely populated city. There were 3154 housing units at an average density of 354.8 per square mile (136.99/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 people, and the average family size was 3.13 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 30% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median age was 31.1 years, the median age of male residents at 30 and the median age of female residents at 32. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 85.78% White, 11.56% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.95% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 0.86% from two or more races and 0.5% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37320, making its Louisiana's 76th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41538, it is 100th wealthiest city by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $15469, making its Louisiana's 122nd highest city by per capita income. The median income is $21511, The median income for males was $28583, compared to $15098 for females.
In 2000, 2210 pupils and students, of which 1069 are male and 1141 are female, 28.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 167 nursery or pri school, 146 kindergarten, 1009 elementary school, 568 high school and 320 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7870 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8257 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8282 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8215 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8249 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8257 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8287 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8214 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8394 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8656 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9010 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 85 | 82 | 167 |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 85 | 146 |
| Elementary school | 536 | 473 | 1009 |
| High school | 270 | 298 | 568 |
| College or graduate school | 117 | 203 | 320 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott city, Louisiana | $37320 | $41538 | $15469 |
| Lafayette Parish, Louisiana | $36518 | $45158 | $19371 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |