Scott, Louisiana

Scott is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 7,870 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Scott is located at 30°14′17″N, 92°5′31″W (30.237951, -92.091996)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.0 km² (8.9 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,870 people, 2,920 households, and 2,143 families residing in the city. The population density was 341.8/km² (885.6/mi²). There were 3,154 housing units at an average density of 137.0/km² (354.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.78% White, 11.56% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 2,920 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.0% 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 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,320, and the median income for a family was $41,538. Males had a median income of $31,446 versus $22,229 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,469. About 11.9% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

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