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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scott County

Mississippi · 28,423 residents · 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 $26,686. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,600. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,423
+18%since 1990
from 24,137 in 1990
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+7%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K27K28K30K1990201020202024Scott County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,686
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,040 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,013
+71%since 1990
from $8,187 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
1.6
−21%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(14,830)
Black38.1%(9,208)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(14,548)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(15,546)
Black38.5%(10,944)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,660)
Asian0.1%(42)
Diversity Score67.7%(19,248)
68
+12%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Mississippi?

Scott County, Mississippi has about 28,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Mississippi earns about $26,686 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 $42,600, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Mississippi?

About 8.6% 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 20.7% 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 4,286 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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