Demographics & People — Scott AFB, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,195 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,500 |
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| Median Age | 26.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,311 |
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| Family Households | 1,156 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4789 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,894 |
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| Black or African American | 639 |
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| Asian | 91 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 555 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,064 |
| Subsaharan African | 835 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 817 |
| Ethiopian | 610 |
| German | 521 |
| American | 506 |
| Irish | 464 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 318 |
| English | 245 |
| Scottish | 237 |
Language
| English Only | 3,217 |
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| Spanish | 176 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,644 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 507 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,663 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scott AFB, Illinois.
