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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Scott County

Indiana · 20,991 residents · 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 $21,723. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,991
−9%vs 2000
vs 22,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
110 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,723
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,656 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,766
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,065 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.0%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,900
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $463 in 2000
US average: $450
77.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
1.7
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(22,538)
Black0%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(222)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(675)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(20,841)
Black0.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(143)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.5%(112)
Diversity Score3.4%(721)
3
+17%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.0%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Indiana?

Scott County, Indiana has about 20,991 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Indiana earns about $21,723 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 $37,900, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Indiana?

About 6.6% 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 19.0% of people in Scott County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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