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Scott County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
Gate City

Scott County's estimated 2025 population is 21,339 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 80th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,127 and has seen a growth of -7.73% since that time.

21,339
Total Population
40
Population Density (mi²)
80
Population Rank (State)
-47 -0.22%
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 96.47% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Native American

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,74496.47%
Two or more races4191.95%
Black or African American2571.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.13%
Asian250.12%
Native American190.09%
Other race130.06%

Scott County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Scott County's average per capita income is $45,008. Household income levels show a median of $45,136. The poverty rate stands at 18%.

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$75,091-
Families$64,908$81,967
Households$45,136$63,469
Non Families$23,253$32,298

$45,008

Average Income

$45,136

Median Household Income

18%

Poverty Rate