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Scott County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
Forest

Scott County's estimated 2025 population is 27,401 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 32nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,342 and has seen a growth of -3.32% since that time.

27,401
Total Population
45
Population Density (mi²)
32
Population Rank (State)
-53 -0.19%
Annual Population Growth

Scott County Population

Scott County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Scott County includes 50.29% White, 33.48% Black or African American, 9.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,95850.29%
Black or African American9,29133.48%
Other race2,5329.12%
Two or more races1,8256.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1030.37%
Asian450.16%
Native American00%

Scott County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott County's average per capita income is $37,461. Household income levels show a median of $48,492. The poverty rate stands at 20.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,636-
Families$57,013$74,175
Households$48,492$63,183
Non Families$23,089$33,537

$37,461

Average Income

$48,492

Median Household Income

20.68%

Poverty Rate