Scottdale, PA Demographics

A map of Scottdale's Population by Race

Scottdale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,363, a slight decrease from the 4,430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.9% Black, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 11.8% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scottdale is ranked the 323rd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scottdale's White Population

3,872 residents of Scottdale, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scottdale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Scottdale ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Scottdale's population has decreased from 93.8% to 88.7%.

Scottdale is more White than neighboring Connellsville (79.9% White). Scottdale is less White than neighboring Everson (93.4% White), Mount Pleasant (98.4% White), Dawson (98.7% White), and Vanderbilt (95.8% White).

Scottdale's Black Population

38 residents of Scottdale, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scottdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Scottdale ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Scottdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Scottdale is more Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0% Black), and Dawson (0% Black). Scottdale is less Black than neighboring Everson (1.9% Black), Connellsville (5.4% Black), and Vanderbilt (1.4% Black).

Scottdale's Asian Population

57 residents of Scottdale, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scottdale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Scottdale ranks 1167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 338.5%. Asian residents' share of Scottdale's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.

Scottdale is more Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0.1% Asian), Connellsville (1.2% Asian), Dawson (0% Asian), and Vanderbilt (0% Asian). Scottdale is less Asian than neighboring Everson (1.9% Asian).

Scottdale's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Scottdale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scottdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Scottdale ranks 1443rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Scottdale's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Scottdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Everson (0% Hispanic), and Dawson (0% Hispanic). Scottdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0.3% Hispanic), Connellsville (0.3% Hispanic), and Vanderbilt (0.6% Hispanic).

Scottdale's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Scottdale, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Scottdale ranks 711th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Scottdale's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Scottdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Everson (1% Native American/Other), Connellsville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Dawson (0.3% Native American/Other).

Scottdale's Multiracial Population

391 residents of Scottdale, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scottdale is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Scottdale ranks 867th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scottdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 153.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Scottdale's population has increased from 3.5% to 9.0%.

Scottdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Everson (1.9% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (1.2% Multiracial), Dawson (1% Multiracial), and Vanderbilt (2.3% Multiracial). Scottdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Connellsville (12.9% 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.