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Scott County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Huntsville

Scott County's estimated 2025 population is 22,515 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 63rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,226 and has seen a growth of 1.3% since that time.

22,515
Total Population
42
Population Density (mi²)
63
Population Rank (State)
172 0.77%
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 96.6% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,22196.6%
Two or more races4862.21%
Asian900.41%
Black or African American860.39%
Native American540.25%
Other race250.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.03%

Scott County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott County's average per capita income is $37,453. Household income levels show a median of $42,679. The poverty rate stands at 24.89%.

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$61,728-
Families$53,423$66,572
Households$42,679$55,691
Non Families$21,124$31,842

$37,453

Average Income

$42,679

Median Household Income

24.89%

Poverty Rate