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Scott County

Mississippi · 28,264 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 $35,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,264
−1%since 2000
from 28,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+3%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K27K28K30K1990201020202024Scott County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,765
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,608
+19%since 2000
from $14,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(15,546)
Black38.5%(10,944)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,660)
Asian0.1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(19,248)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(14,353)
Black37.2%(10,502)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(3,013)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other0.2%(69)
Diversity Score73.1%(20,653)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Scott County to nearby counties

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Income$50,728+42%
Home value$116,800+83%
Population21,662−23%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$50,540+41%
Home value$106,300+67%
Population20,960−25%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$79,357+122%
Home value$237,400+272%
Population162,181+478%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$60,916+70%
Home value$112,600+76%
Population13,991−50%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Mississippi?

Scott County, Mississippi has about 28,264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Mississippi earns about $35,765 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Mississippi?

About 10.3% 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 4,127 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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