U.S. County · Profile

Scott County

27.5KTotal Population
45Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.33%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Scott County has a population of 27,507 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Scott County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White54.0%14,854
Black or African American35.8%9,848
Hispanic or Latino11.8%3,246
Some Other Race5.4%1,485
Two or More Races4.5%1,238
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%28
Asian0.1%28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Scott County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,968
39.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,043
39.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.9%
90.4% above national average
Median Age
36.7 years

Income & Poverty

$44,968Median Household Income
$23,043Per Capita Income
21.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,968$62,217
Families$55,340$72,009
Married-couple Families$55,340$61,981
Nonfamily Households$24,665$26,638

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Scott County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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