Scott County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,816 | — | #2,497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,270 | -42.4% | #3,003 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,000 | -59.2% | #2,765 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | -37.9% | #2,627 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.6% | #2,543 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 9,816, making it the #2,497 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $43,270, ranking #3,003 out of 3,222 counties — 42.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $115,000 (-59.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $722/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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88.7% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Scott County, Arkansas
Scott County, Arkansas has a total population of 9,816, making it the 2,497th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $43,270, which ranks #3,003 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Scott County is $115,000, 59.2% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $722 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Scott County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.