Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 62,800 with a growth rate of 0.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 16th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 47,271 and has seen a growth of 32.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 45,057 adults, (7,978 of whom are seniors) in Scott County.
Female: 30,066 (50.5%)
Male: 29,470 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Scott County includes 85.7% White, 4.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,024 | 85.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,912 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 2,887 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 979 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 568 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.02% |
Scott County's average per capita income is $55,223. Household income levels show a median of $85,158. The poverty rate stands at 10.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,683 | - |
| Families | $103,913 | $120,639 |
| Households | $85,158 | $106,296 |
| Non Families | $52,456 | $67,131 |
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