U.S. County · Profile

Scott County

22.2KTotal Population
42Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+4.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Scott County has a population of 22,171 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):0.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.9%21,484
Two or More Races1.9%421
Asian0.4%89
Black or African American0.3%67
Some Other Race0.3%67
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%44
Hispanic or Latino0.2%44
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
$39,744
46.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,273
41.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
25.7%
123.5% above national average
Median Age
40.7 years

Income & Poverty

$39,744Median Household Income
$22,273Per Capita Income
25.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$39,744$54,308
Families$48,799$64,209
Married-couple Families$48,799$54,655
Nonfamily Households$20,038$21,641

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, Tennessee.

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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