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Scott County

Tennessee · 21,850 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 $37,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $97,300. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,850
+3%since 2000
from 21,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Scott County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,135
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,093 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,970
+54%since 2000
from $12,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(20,721)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(120)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(412)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(20,957)
Black0.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(205)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other1.4%(304)
Diversity Score6.7%(1,471)
Segregation Score18.6%(4,064)
Diversity Score
7
+245%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$186,500+92%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$33,750−9%
Home value$85,300−12%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Income$65,954+78%
Home value$166,300+71%
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SCOTT COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Tennessee?

Scott County, Tennessee has about 21,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Tennessee earns about $37,135 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Tennessee?

About 9.2% 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 22.0% 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 3,492 residents, a change of about 19 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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