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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.
In Scott, about 58% of adults are married. Scott is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Scott had a median family income of $41,538. Scott is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Scott isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Scott residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Scott, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Residential property taxes remain low i Scott.
In Scott, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Scott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Scott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Scott travel • Scott apartments and mortgage.
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