Scott County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47151 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,113 | — | #1,767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,711 | -40.5% | #2,975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $124,900 | -55.7% | #2,577 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $686 | -41.0% | #2,806 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | +83.1% | #2,906 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scott County has a population of 22,113, making it the #1,767 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Scott County is $44,711, ranking #2,975 out of 3,222 counties — 40.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.1% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Scott County is $124,900 (-55.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $686/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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86.8% of residents in Scott County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% below the national rate.
About Scott County, Tennessee
Scott County, Tennessee has a total population of 22,113, making it the 1,767th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scott County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scott County is $44,711, which ranks #2,975 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Scott County is $124,900, 55.7% below the national median. Renters in Scott County pay a median gross rent of $686 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scott County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.
Scott County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Scott County, Tennessee 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.