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Scott County

Mississippi · 28,073 residents (2025 est.) · 609.231 sq mi
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Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $106,700. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,718
−2%since 2000
from 28,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 48 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+6%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,073 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K27K28K30K1990201020202024Scott County
202428K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.2%(2,279)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(1,578)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.6%(2,652)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(1,960)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,543)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(3,482)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(3,221)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(3,264)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(3,344)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(2,562)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(1,472)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(361)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,786
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,686 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,846
+70%since 2000
from $14,013 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2009
from 1.9 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-Hispanic54.7%(15,546)
Black38.5%(10,944)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,660)
Asian0.1%(42)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(12,706)
Black33.8%(9,375)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(4,293)
Asian0.1%(39)
Other4.7%(1,305)
Diversity Score
81
+13%since 2009
from 72 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
26
−24%since 2020
from 35 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
Mexican8.4%(2,316)
Central American4.8%(1,339)
Guatemalan2.9%(796)
Cuban1.2%(332)
Nicaraguan1.1%(313)
Panamanian0.6%(174)
Honduran0.2%(56)
Dominican0.2%(44)
Puerto Rican0.1%(38)
Colombian0.1%(35)
Spaniard0.1%(20)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Venezuelan0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(31)
Chinese0%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(36)
Ancestry
American20.4%(5,657)
English8.2%(2,260)
Irish5%(1,375)
German2.1%(594)
French0.7%(204)
Italian0.6%(179)
Scottish0.6%(166)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(125)
Swedish0.4%(121)
Welsh0.2%(51)
West Indian0.1%(35)
Jamaican0.1%(35)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.1%(33)
Dutch0.1%(25)
Hungarian0.1%(16)
Arab0%(11)
British0%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+30.8 ptssince 2017
from 47.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.3%(3,704)
Married50.1%(5,103)
Widowed3.2%(328)
Divorced10.4%(1,056)
Women 15+
Never married36.7%(4,048)
Married44.4%(4,893)
Widowed10.3%(1,140)
Divorced8.5%(937)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Mississippi?

Scott County, Mississippi has about 27,718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Mississippi earns about $48,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Mississippi expensive?

In Scott County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Mississippi?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Mississippi?

About 22.2% of people in Scott County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,581 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 205Census Tract 202Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 206Census Tract 204Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 203.02
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