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Census Data for Scottsville

Population ...

The most recent Census Estimate<1> was for 2019 and it gave Scottsville a population of 4,551 people.

The last Decennial Census<2> was in 2010, which gave Scottsville a population of 4,226 people.

The city of Scottsville is located in Allen County. The 2010 Census gave Allen County; a population of 19,956 people. This means that Scottsville had 21.18% of the county's total population, making it Allen's most populous community.

At the same time, Kentucky had a population of 4,339,367 people, meaning that Scottsville had 0.1% of the total population of Kentucky - making it the state's 82nd most populous community.

Area ...

The 2010 Census shows that the sampling area for Scottsville has a total area of 5.7 square miles [14.8 km²]. Of this total, a small amount of the area is covered by water (0.01 square miles [0 km²]).

Allen County has a land area of 344.3 square miles [891.8 km²]. At 5.69 square miles [14.7 km²], Scottsville has 1.65% of the county's total land area.

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    • When the Census Bureau conducts a census for a city like Scottsville, they draw a boundary around the area in which they are going to conduct their count - this defines the sampling area (usually a polygon). The shape of the sampling area can be quite complex and it's important to keep in mind that the boundaries of the sampling area may or may not match the recognized boundaries of the city.
    • Things like population, area and housing for Scottsville reflect the sampling area. Since the shape of the sampling area and the actual boundaries of Scottsville might be different, it's best to check with the U.S. Census Bureau to resolve any difference between the two.
    • Not only does the sampling area define boundaries, it also has a GPS location (latitude & longitude) that indicates a point within the sampling area (usually the center of the polygon, known as the centroid). At the time of the 2010 Census, the sampling area was located at:
    • Lat:   36° 44' 56"   (or 36.75°)
    • Lon:   -86° 11' 46"   (or -86.2°)
    • More information on this topic and the changes between the 2000 Census and the 2010 Census can be found in the section for our Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).

Housing Units ...

At the time of the 2010 Census, Scottsville had 2,066 Housing Units<3> and with its population of 4,226 people, this averages 2.05 people per Housing Unit.

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    • The 2010 Census shows Scottsville had a land area of 5.69 square miles [14.7 km²]. This translates to 362.3 Housing Units per square mile [139.9 housing units/km²].
    • From the Census of 2000: Scottsville had 2,059 Housing Units, a population of 4,327 people and a land area of 5.77 square miles [14.9 km²]. This gives a density of 2.1 people per Housing Unit and 356.7 Housing Units per square mile [137.7 housing units/km²].
    • Note: Repeating the caution above (under Population Density), be aware that when comparing Housing Units between the 2010 and the 2000 Census, there were changes in the sampling area for Scottsville and you need to be careful when comparing results between the censuses. More information about these differences can be found in the section called Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).

Allen County ...

The community of Scottsville is located in Allen County<4> and is the County Seat for Allen County.

The county had a population of 19,956 people at the 2010 Census. With it's population of 4,226 people, Scottsville represented 21.18% of the county's total.

In addition, where the city of Scottsville has a population density of 741 people per square mile [286.1 people/km²], Allen County averages 58 people per square mile [22.38 people/km²].

For more information, please visit our Census Page for Allen County.

Census-to-Census Observations ...

Introduction ...

When the Census Bureau takes a census count (or enumeration) for Scottsville, they start by specifying the boundaries of the area to be counted. This area (or sampling area) is a polygon and its shape can be quite complex - it may or may not match the geographical boundaries of Scottsville. It's important to note that from one Census to the next, the shape and location of the polygon can change.

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    • Although we don't have specific information about the shape of the polygon for Scottsville or how it changed has over time, there is some information that can give us some hints. For example, since the shape of the sampling area is directly related to the shape of the polygon, any change to area probably indicates a new shape for the polygon.
    • If you need precision or details about the methodology of the Census, you should visit the U.S. Census Bureau for a definitive answer.

Location ...

While generally coinciding with the GPS location (latitude/longitude) of Scottsville, the latitude and longitude given by the Census Bureau actually indicates the GPS location of the polygon for Scottsville.

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    • For the 2010 Census, the location was given as:
    • Lat:   36.749018°   (or 36°44'56" N)
    • Lon:   -86.196117°   (or -86°11'46" W)
    • For the 2000 Census, the location given was:
    • Lat:   36.751504°   (or 36°45'5" N)
    • Lon:   -86.192692°   (or -86°11'33" W)
    • The difference indicates that the U.S. Census Bureau moved the location of the polygon for the 2010 Census 1,350 feet to the southwest<5> of the location that was used in the 2000 Census.
    • The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) have assigned a unique GNIS identifier (#2405434) to Scottsville. This identifier also marks a GPS point on the map, and that point lies within the boundaries of Scottsville. The GNIS point has been mapped to the latitude/longitude:
    • Lat:   36.749255°   (or 36°44'57" N)
    • Lon:   -86.196713°   (or -86°11'48" W)
    • The GPS location given for the 2010 Census lies 194.4 feet to the southeast<6> of the point given by the GNIS for Scottsville. For more information about this and the relationship of the various Federal Codes, please visit our Misc Page for Scottsville.

Miscellaneous Information for Scottsville ...

The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Allen County or the city of Scottsville:

  • The GNIS Codes ...
    • The current system of identification is called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). The following GNIS codes relate to Scottsville:
    • GNIS ID for Scottsville: 2405434
    • GNIS ID for Allen County: 516848
    • GNIS ID for State of Kentucky: 1779786
  • Misc. Census Codes ...
    • Scottsville is located in Census Region #3 (the South Region) and Division #6 (the East South-Central Division).
  • The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
    • While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a city like Scottsville, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Scottsville. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
    • The ZIP code for Scottsville:42164<7>
  • Census ZCTA Codes ...
    • The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
    • ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.

For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Scottsville.

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The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau

The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)

The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Footnotes ...

<1>Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.
<2>Every 10 years (eg- 1990, 2000, 2010), the US Census Bureau conducts a Constitutionally-mandated count (or enumeration) of people living within the United States. This count is called a Decennial Census. The last Decennial Census was the 2010 Census, with the next one planned for 2020.
<3>A Housing Unit is a broad term for those places where people live (whether occupied or temporarily vacant), such as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, or an area that is considered as a separate living quarter. Separate living quarters (consisting of one or more rooms) are considered to be those places where people live, sleep and eat separately from others and that have access to the outside (either directly or by a shared hallway).
<4>If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Allen, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the 2010 Census location is 132 degrees and a distance of 1,350 feet.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the GNIS point is 243 degrees and a distance of 194.4 feet.
<7>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Scottsville or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).









 

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