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Scott, Louisiana

Introduction to Scott, Louisiana

Scott, Louisiana, in Lafayette county, is 4 miles W of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 122 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The people of the city are in the Lafayette metropolitan area. Scott has a population of 7,870.

Scott History

The city of Scott is a part of Lafayette Parish and is located in the Lafayette metro area. Alexander Delhomme was one of the first settlers of Scott. He owned lands in the northern part of the town. In the year 1907, the town was named after J. B. Scott. He was the Division Superintendent of Southern Pacific Railroad. Previously a village, Scott became a town in the year 1960. It became a city in the year 1990.

Scott and nearby Attractions

  • Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance
  • Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium
  • Shadows - on - the - Teche
  • Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
  • Chicot State Park
  • Longfellow - Evangeline State Historic Site

Things To Do In Scott

Tourists can visit the Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium that demonstrates the history of the city. In fact the planetarium will help you to get an idea about the astronomical advancement made by the city in the past. The Chicot State park is another tourist attraction offering facilities for camping, hiking, and fishing. The Longfellow - Evangeline State Historic Site also popular due to its historical significance.

Scott Transportation

Flights can be availed from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Scott Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued from Louisiana State University, Louisiana Technical College, and Nicholls State University.

High Points

Scott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyScott Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Scott Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Scott College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Scott Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Scott People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Scott, LA

Comparing Scott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men28
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income49
People in Middle Class or Better49
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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