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Scott County

Mississippi · 27,990 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 $39,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,500. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,990
−2%since 2000
from 28,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K27K28K30K1990201020202024Scott County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,971
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,357
+52%since 2000
from $14,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47%(13,145)
Black35.5%(9,923)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(4,148)
Asian0.4%(103)
Other1.5%(411)
Diversity Score78.1%(21,854)
Segregation Score34.6%(9,677)
Diversity Score
78
+15%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$50,728+27%
Home value$116,800+49%
Population21,662−23%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$50,540+26%
Home value$106,300+35%
Population20,960−25%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$79,357+99%
Home value$237,400+202%
Population162,181+478%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$60,916+52%
Home value$112,600+43%
Population13,991−50%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Mississippi?

Scott County, Mississippi has about 27,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Mississippi earns about $39,971 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Mississippi?

About 11.3% 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 24.7% 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 3,853 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 205Census Tract 202Census Tract 201.02Census Tract 206Census Tract 204Census Tract 201.01Census Tract 203.01Census Tract 203.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 39074ZIP 39117ZIP 39092ZIP 39359
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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