Scottsville, Kentucky

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Scottsville, Kentucky
settlement_type = City
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image_caption = Sign welcoming visitors to Scottsville


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map_caption = Location of Scottsville, Kentucky


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Allen
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 14.9
area_land_km2 = 14.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 5.8
area_land_sq_mi = 5.8
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4327
population_density_km2 = 289.4
population_density_sq_mi = 749.6

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 232
elevation_ft = 761
latd = 36 |latm = 45 |lats = 5 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 11 |longs = 34 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 42164
area_code = 270
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 21-69114
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blank1_info = 0503118
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Scottsville is a city in and the county seat of Allen County, Kentucky, United States.GR|6 The population was 4,327 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Scottsville is located at coor dms|36|45|5|N|86|11|34|W|city (36.751504, -86.192692)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 square miles (14.9 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,327 people, 1,839 households, and 1,191 families residing in the city. The population density was 749.6 people per square mile (289.5/km²). There were 2,059 housing units at an average density of 356.7/sq mi (137.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.49% White, 3.28% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 1,839 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,479, and the median income for a family was $32,284. Males had a median income of $24,821 versus $21,769 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,618. About 16.5% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

Media

Scottsville is home to a weekly newspaper, the Citizen-Times, which was founded in 1890. Two radio stations, WVLE (99.3 FM) and WLCK (1250 AM). WVLE recently changed broadcast formats from country to a variety of adult contemporary hits from the past three decades. "The All New Love FM," as the station is now known, also has twice daily news segments covering Scottsville and the rest of Allen County.

Notable natives

*Charles Napier - Live action actor and voice actor who did the voice of Duke Phillips
*Norro Wilson - Nashville Songwriter and Record Producer

References

External links

* [http://www.scottsvilleky.org/index.html City website]
* [http://www.scottsvilleky.info Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://wvleradio.com/wvle/ WVLE 99.3 FM Radio]