Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 28,226 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 30th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,342 and has seen a growth of -0.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 33.1 years
There are 19,915 adults, (4,395 of whom are seniors) in Scott County.
Female: 13,857 (50%)
Male: 13,861 (50%)
The racial composition of Scott County includes 47.24% White, 33.82% Black or African American, 12.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,095 | 47.24% |
| Black or African American | 9,375 | 33.82% |
| Other race | 3,567 | 12.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,571 | 5.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.14% |
Scott County's average per capita income is $38,082. Household income levels show a median of $48,786. The poverty rate stands at 22.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,517 | - |
| Families | $55,976 | $72,972 |
| Households | $48,786 | $63,814 |
| Non Families | $22,391 | $36,953 |
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