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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Scott County

Tennessee · 21,127 residents · 532.301 sq mi
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Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,093. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,100. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,127
+15%since 1990
from 18,358 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+9%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Scott County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,093
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,858 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,927
+66%since 1990
from $7,803 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.2%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(18,226)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score1.8%(328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(20,721)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(120)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score2%(412)
Diversity Score
2
+9%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.7%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Scott County to nearby counties

SCOTT COUNTY VS
Campbell County
Income$51,557+114%
Home value$186,500+265%
Population40,290+78%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
McCreary County
Income$33,750+40%
Home value$85,300+67%
Population17,124−24%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Morgan County
Income$65,954+174%
Home value$166,300+225%
Population22,160−2%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
Fentress County
Income$51,149+112%
Home value$168,200+229%
Population20,322−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Tennessee?

Scott County, Tennessee has about 21,127 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Tennessee earns about $24,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Tennessee expensive?

In Scott County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $51,100, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Tennessee?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Tennessee?

About 20.2% of people in Scott County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,769 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9752Census Tract 9750Census Tract 9751.02Census Tract 9754Census Tract 9751.01Census Tract 9753
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 37841ZIP 37755ZIP 37756ZIP 37852ZIP 37892ZIP 37732
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