Scott County's estimated 2025 population is 27,401 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 32nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 28,342 and has seen a growth of -3.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Scott County includes 50.29% White, 33.48% Black or African American, 9.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,958 | 50.29% |
| Black or African American | 9,291 | 33.48% |
| Other race | 2,532 | 9.12% |
| Two or more races | 1,825 | 6.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Scott County's average per capita income is $37,461. Household income levels show a median of $48,492. The poverty rate stands at 20.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,636 | - |
| Families | $57,013 | $74,175 |
| Households | $48,492 | $63,183 |
| Non Families | $23,089 | $33,537 |
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