2023 ACS Census Data · Population 27,754
Scott County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 27,754. The median household income is $48,492, 25% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.7%, median home value is $89,900, and 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 50% below the national average.
Population
27,754
2023 estimate
Rank #1555 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$48,492
Household
Rank #2768 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$89,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #3060 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #3065 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% below Mississippi avg·25% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% above Mississippi avg·38% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Mississippi avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,915
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Mississippi avg·57% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% above Mississippi avg·4% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Mississippi avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% above Mississippi avg·21% above national avg
Housing Units
11,423
Households
9,668
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,102
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below Mississippi avg·50% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Mississippi avg·11% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.0%
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