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Scott County

Indiana · 25,053 residents (2025 est.) · 190.403 sq mi
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Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,352. Population has held roughly steady 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 $158,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,526
+7%since 2000
from 22,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 124 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,053 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K24K25K1990201020202024Scott County
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(1,415)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(1,620)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(1,694)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(1,487)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(1,333)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(3,084)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(2,844)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.7%(3,371)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(3,491)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(2,550)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(1,282)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(355)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,352
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,061
+81%since 2000
from $16,065 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+7%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
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-Hispanic98.2%(22,538)
Black0%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(222)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(22,929)
Black0.4%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(644)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(857)
Diversity Score
16
+139%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
18
+49%since 2020
from 12 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
Mexican1.9%(466)
Puerto Rican0.3%(75)
Cuban0.2%(39)
Spaniard0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(29)
Ancestry
English13.6%(3,333)
German11.1%(2,714)
American10.2%(2,506)
Irish7.5%(1,845)
Scottish2%(489)
Italian1.6%(404)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(277)
French1%(244)
Polish0.9%(220)
Welsh0.7%(178)
British0.5%(113)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.4%(110)
Swiss0.4%(98)
Norwegian0.2%(58)
Greek0.2%(57)
Swedish0.2%(57)
Czech0.2%(38)
Belgian0.1%(27)
Dutch0.1%(27)
Nigerian0.1%(14)
Austrian0.1%(13)
Egyptian0%(11)
Armenian0%(11)
Iranian0%(10)
Danish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.5%(3,542)
Married46%(4,468)
Widowed4.2%(407)
Divorced13.3%(1,296)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(2,273)
Married47.1%(4,753)
Widowed10.3%(1,040)
Divorced20%(2,018)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Indiana?

Scott County, Indiana has about 24,526 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Indiana earns about $56,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Indiana expensive?

In Scott County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Indiana?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Indiana?

About 16.6% of people in Scott County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,535 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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