Scott County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,718 | — | #1,554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,786 | -35.1% | #2,842 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,890 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,700 | -62.1% | #2,894 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | -23.6% | #1,502 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% | +75.8% | #2,850 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 27,718, making it the #1,554 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $48,786, ranking #2,842 out of 3,222 counties — 35.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.2% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $106,700 (-62.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $888/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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86.9% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% below the national rate.
About Scott County, Mississippi
Scott County, Mississippi has a total population of 27,718, making it the 1,554th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $48,786, which ranks #2,842 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Scott County is $106,700, 62.1% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $888 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Scott County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%).
All data for Scott County, Mississippi 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.