Scott County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Scott County has a population of 27,718 residents and a median age of 35.9 years, making it the #1,554 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 22.2%. The median home value is $106,700, and the median household income is $48,786, which is 35% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Scott County, 13.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 59.8% below the national average, ranking #2,983 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Scott County is 70.7 years. 28.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.2% of adults in Scott County smoke , 45.8% are obese , and 15.5% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Scott County is 14.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 43.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
28.2% of children in Scott County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 12.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 58.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Scott County is 54.8%. The mean commute time is 27.8 min, which is 0.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Scott County voted Republican with a margin of 24.0%. The vote was 37.7% Dem / 61.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.8 toward Republicans .
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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.