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Scott County

Arkansas · 11,233 residents · 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 $36,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,233
+2%since 2000
from 10,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,412 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,668
+30%since 2000
from $13,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(9,953)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(628)
Asian0.9%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(1,824)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(9,587)
Black0.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino7%(782)
Asian3.4%(379)
Other3%(336)
Diversity Score31.5%(3,534)
Diversity Score
31
+90%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Arkansas?

Scott County, Arkansas has about 11,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Arkansas earns about $36,417 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Arkansas?

About 9.0% 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 23.9% of people in Scott County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,028 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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