City

Scott, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Louisiana

👥8,670Population
💰$52,856Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$130,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 12.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic15.8%
Black12.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma121 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,646 (47.8%)
Some College467 (8.4%)
Associates646 (11.7%)
Bachelors454 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,198 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,856 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$130,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units4,476
Vacant Units489

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Scott, LA

Scott is a city in Louisiana, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Scott is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,856 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Scott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scott is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.36%).

Scott, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Scott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70583 8,670 $52,856 $130,400 $877 8.0% 29.9% 71.2%