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Scottsville, Kansas
Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
Location within Mitchell County and Kansas
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Mitchell
Founded 1870s
Platted 1878
Incorporated 1907
Named for Tom Scott
Area
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,558 ft (475 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 26
 • Density 104/sq mi (40.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67420
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-63650
GNIS ID 2396561

Scottsville is a city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 26.

History

Scottsville was platted in October 1878 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Tom Scott, a pioneer settler.

The post office in Scottsville was discontinued in 1967.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 95
1910 248
1920 165 −33.5%
1930 169 2.4%
1940 187 10.7%
1950 108 −42.2%
1960 60 −44.4%
1970 46 −23.3%
1980 56 21.7%
1990 26 −53.6%
2000 21 −19.2%
2010 25 19.0%
2020 26 4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 100.0 inhabitants per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 60.0 per square mile (23.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White and 4.0% from two or more races.

There were 11 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

Education

The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.

See also

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