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Scott city, LA

ZIP 70583 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 70583

70583 has a population of 8,670 with a median age of 43.0 yrs (52.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
12.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
15.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
66.3%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
15.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.5%+67% vs US avg
x
High school
42.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.9%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.0%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.5%+306% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.1%+0% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.5%+667% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
CajunFrenchAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 70583

Poverty Rate
17.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
56.5%+306% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.1%+0% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.1%+51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.5%+667% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,670
Median age43.0
Poverty rate17.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.6%
Hispanic15.8%
Black12.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born56.5%