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Scott County

Arkansas · 9,836 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 $42,635. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,836
−11%since 2000
from 10,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Scott County
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(594)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(655)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(648)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(646)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(481)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(1,115)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(1,045)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(1,171)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(1,503)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(1,105)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(656)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(217)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,635
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,026
+55%since 2000
from $13,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(8,031)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(748)
Asian2.8%(275)
Other4.5%(440)
Segregation Score
17
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
Mexican6.8%(695)
Puerto Rican1.1%(109)
Asian origin
Laotian0.5%(56)
Vietnamese0.5%(48)
Hmong0.3%(29)
Chinese0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American11%(1,134)
Irish11%(1,128)
English9.3%(956)
German6.7%(688)
Italian1.3%(136)
Dutch1.3%(133)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(83)
Welsh0.8%(81)
French0.8%(79)
Swedish0.7%(76)
Polish0.6%(64)
Scottish0.5%(53)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.3%(31)
West Indian0.3%(29)
British0.2%(20)
Belgian0.2%(17)
Greek0.2%(16)
Czech0.1%(12)
Russian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 9,836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Arkansas earns about $42,635 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Arkansas?

About 12.1% 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 17.4% 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 369 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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