Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
12% of the land in Scottsville is conserved, above both Virginia’s towns (4.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Its National Register listings include Pine Knot and Scottsville Historic District. Scottsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Scottsville beats most towns.
Census counts: 388 in 1870, a low of 239 in 1990, 524 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 1897 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Scottsville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Scottsville.
People 65 and older are 27% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (39% statewide). 549 people lived in Scottsville by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 5.2% more than in 2020. In Scottsville, the midpoint age is 44.2 years, against 38.5 years in Virginia’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among adults 25 and older in the town, 36% hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Scottsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 44% | 29% |
Somewhere between 38% and 66% women
The Census survey reached too few of Scottsville’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13.9 points. Across Virginia, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Scottsville | VA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.3% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.2% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.5% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 23.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 13% | 17.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.3% | 18.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
The peak summer temperature for Scottsville comes to 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For households in Scottsville, the share who live in a home they own is 58%. Home values are up 2.9% over the year to September 2026. Its going rate for rent comes in at $900 a month.
| Scottsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $900 a month | $1,762 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 58% | 68% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Since 2013, Scottsville has lost 72 jobs, to 188 in 2023. Only 1% of working residents stay in Scottsville for work; the rest commute out. In Scottsville, 22% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Charlottesville (18%), University of Virginia (10%) and Pantops (4%).
| Scottsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 4.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Trails total 0.9 miles in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Van Clief Natural Area, at 67 acres. In Scottsville, the concentration of trails is 0.6 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Van Clief Natural Area | 0.4 mi | 67 |
| 2. Dorrier Park | 0.1 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Scottsville: 15% of adults binge drink. 33% of Scottsville adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Scottsville | Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 36% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Scottsville | VA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.7% | 7.1% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73% | 67.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
FEMA puts 55% of Scottsville’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 25% to drought. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. The town has had 66 paid flood insurance claims since 1978.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Scottsville. Close and well known come first.
24 mi National ParkShenandoah National Park1.7M visitors a year
24 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
15 mi Stadium & arenaScott Stadium
31 mi National Historical ParkAppomattox Court House National Historical Park77K visitors a year
16 mi Stadium & arenaJohn Paul Jones Arena
15 mi City parkMarket Street ParkShenandoah National Park: Image copyright 2005 by user G. Edward Johnson (user Lorax) and released under t, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Blue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Scott Stadium: Mak7912, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · John Paul Jones Arena: Bob Mical, CC BY 2.0 · Market Street Park: Chad Fennell, CC BY 2.0
1 within 15 miles of the center of Scottsville
About 4 of every 100 Scottsville residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Virginia.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
6 places in Scottsville on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Virginia, United States
Scottsville is a town in Albemarle and Fluvanna counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 522 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Scottsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Eugene Allen and Thomas S. Martin.
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