Scott County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,526 | — | #1,680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,352 | -25.0% | #2,387 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,859 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,400 | -43.8% | #2,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $822 | -29.3% | #1,943 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.4% | #2,228 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 24,526, making it the #1,680 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $56,352, ranking #2,387 out of 3,222 counties — 25.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $158,400 (-43.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $822/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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96.7% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Scott County, Indiana
Scott County, Indiana has a total population of 24,526, making it the 1,680th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $56,352, which ranks #2,387 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Scott County is $158,400, 43.8% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $822 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Scott County, Indiana 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.