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Scott County

Arkansas · 9,965 residents (2025 est.) · 892.85 sq mi
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Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,270. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,816
−11%since 2000
from 10,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,965 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Scott County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(532)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(580)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(726)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(639)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(501)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(1,038)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(1,188)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(1,162)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(1,472)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.1%(1,090)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(712)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(176)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,270
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,412 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,635
+74%since 2000
from $13,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−4%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scott County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(9,953)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(628)
Asian0.9%(104)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(8,159)
Black1.1%(110)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(777)
Asian3%(297)
Other4.8%(473)
Diversity Score
37
+13%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
19
+11%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.5%(741)
Colombian0.1%(13)
Cuban0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.5%(143)
Burmese0.9%(88)
Filipino0.3%(34)
Laotian0.3%(30)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English13.2%(1,291)
Irish9.5%(929)
American8.9%(870)
German8.6%(844)
Polish1.3%(128)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(128)
Scottish0.9%(85)
Italian0.8%(82)
Portuguese0.4%(36)
French0.4%(35)
Welsh0.3%(29)
Swedish0.2%(19)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.2%(18)
British0.2%(15)
Norwegian0.1%(12)
Czech0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(1,122)
Married55.7%(2,247)
Widowed2.6%(104)
Divorced13.9%(562)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(726)
Married52.3%(2,063)
Widowed10.6%(417)
Divorced18.7%(737)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Arkansas?

Scott County, Arkansas has about 9,816 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scott County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Scott County, Arkansas earns about $43,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Arkansas expensive?

In Scott County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Arkansas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Arkansas?

About 18.7% of people in Scott County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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