Scott, LA Profile
Scott, LA, population 8,120, is located
in Louisiana's Lafayette county,
about 4.5 miles from Lafayette and 58.0 miles from Baton Rouge.
Through the 90's Scott's population has grown by about 60%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Scott has grown by about 3%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 86% |
| African American | 12% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.10 |
| Males | 30.00 |
| Females | 32.00 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 17.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 14.00% | | 20 to 40: | 17.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 7,870 | N/A |
| 2001 | 8,115 | 3.11% |
| 2002 | 8,144 | 0.36% |
| 2003 | 8,156 | 0.15% |
| 2004 | 8,182 | 0.32% |
| 2005 | 8,120 | -0.76% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $37,320 |
Location
| Elevation | 35 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 6.5 Square Miles |
