Scottdale, GA Demographics

A map of Scottdale's Population by Race

Scottdale, Georgia has an estimated population of 10,542, a slight decrease from the 10,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.2% White, 29.2% Black, 17.8% Hispanic, 15.9% Asian, 6.0% Multiracial, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scottdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scottdale has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Scottdale, that probability was 71.8% in 2020 and 76.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scottdale is ranked the 107th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Scottdale was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scottdale's White Population

3,083 residents of Scottdale, or 29.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scottdale is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Scottdale ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's White population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of Scottdale's population has decreased from 33.2% to 29.2%.

Scottdale is more White than neighboring Clarkston (8.7% White). Scottdale is less White than neighboring Avondale Estates (82.1% White), North Decatur (59.4% White), Decatur (65.9% White), and Belvedere Park (29.9% White).

Scottdale's Black Population

3,079 residents of Scottdale, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scottdale is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Scottdale ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Black residents' share of Scottdale's population has decreased from 36.5% to 29.2%.

Scottdale is more Black than neighboring Avondale Estates (11% Black), North Decatur (17.6% Black), and Decatur (12.3% Black). Scottdale is less Black than neighboring Clarkston (69.7% Black), and Belvedere Park (57.8% Black).

Scottdale's Asian Population

1,674 residents of Scottdale, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scottdale is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Scottdale ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Scottdale's population has decreased from 17.8% to 15.9%.

Scottdale is more Asian than neighboring Avondale Estates (0.8% Asian), Clarkston (15% Asian), North Decatur (10.7% Asian), Decatur (4.8% Asian), and Belvedere Park (1.2% Asian).

Scottdale's Hispanic Population

1,874 residents of Scottdale, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scottdale is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Scottdale ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Scottdale's population has increased from 7.3% to 17.8%.

Scottdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Avondale Estates (1.1% Hispanic), Clarkston (3.1% Hispanic), North Decatur (7.2% Hispanic), Decatur (8.9% Hispanic), and Belvedere Park (3.7% Hispanic).

Scottdale's Native American/Other Population

195 residents of Scottdale, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scottdale is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Scottdale ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 101.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scottdale's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Scottdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Avondale Estates (0.1% Native American/Other), Clarkston (0.4% Native American/Other), North Decatur (0.1% Native American/Other), Decatur (0.3% Native American/Other), and Belvedere Park (1.7% Native American/Other).

Scottdale's Multiracial Population

637 residents of Scottdale, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scottdale is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Scottdale ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Scottdale's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.0%.

Scottdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Avondale Estates (4.9% Multiracial), Clarkston (3.1% Multiracial), North Decatur (4.9% Multiracial), and Belvedere Park (5.7% Multiracial). Scottdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Decatur (7.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.