U.S. County · Profile

Scott County

21.4KTotal Population
40Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-8.39%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Scott County has a population of 21,433 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

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):1.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White97.0%20,790
Hispanic or Latino1.5%321
Two or More Races1.4%300
Black or African American1.2%257
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%43
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%21
Asian0.1%21
Some Other Race0.1%21

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
$44,535
40.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,681
30.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.0%
47.8% above national average
Median Age
47.7 years

Income & Poverty

$44,535Median Household Income
$26,681Per Capita Income
17.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,535$60,731
Families$62,072$78,075
Married-couple Families$62,072$69,521
Nonfamily Households$21,319$23,025

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, Virginia.

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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