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 32ndlargest 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 and multiracial populations.
White (50.3%)
Black or African American (33.5%)
Other race (9.1%)
Two or more races (6.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.4%)
Asian (0.2%)
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% |
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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