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Scott County

Virginia · 21,576 residents · 535.827 sq mi
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Scott County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,540. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,900. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
21,576
−8%since 2000
from 23,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+15%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,540
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,702
+57%since 2000
from $15,073 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(22,992)
Black0.6%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(99)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(629)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(20,528)
Black0.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(255)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other1.3%(288)
Diversity Score8%(1,731)
Segregation Score23.8%(5,130)
Diversity Score
8
+198%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scott County, Virginia?

Scott County, Virginia has about 21,576 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scott County, Virginia earns about $41,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scott County, Virginia expensive?

In Scott County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Scott County, Virginia?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Scott County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scott County, Virginia?

About 14.8% of people in Scott County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scott County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Scott County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,628 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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