Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 63,900 with a growth rate of 1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 15th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 47,271 and has seen a growth of 35.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Scott County includes 85.77% White, 4.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (85.77%)
Two or more races (5.99%)
Black or African American (4.84%)
Other race (2.13%)
Asian (0.93%)
Native American (0.32%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,978 | 85.77% |
| Two or more races | 3,490 | 5.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,820 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 1,244 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 543 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 186 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Scott County's average per capita income is $53,955. Household income levels show a median of $83,660. The poverty rate stands at 10.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,231 | - |
| Families | $99,521 | $115,859 |
| Households | $83,660 | $103,080 |
| Non Families | $51,436 | $66,996 |
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