Scott County, Mississippi Population 2022
Scott County, Mississippi's estimated population is 27,539 with a growth rate of -0.70% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County, Mississippi is the 34th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 28,335 and has seen a growth of -2.81% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 1,653 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 3,961 | 2,308 | 139.62% |
| 1860 | 8,139 | 4,178 | 105.48% |
| 1870 | 7,847 | -292 | -3.59% |
| 1880 | 10,845 | 2,998 | 38.21% |
| 1890 | 11,740 | 895 | 8.25% |
| 1900 | 14,316 | 2,576 | 21.94% |
| 1910 | 16,723 | 2,407 | 16.81% |
| 1920 | 16,420 | -303 | -1.81% |
| 1930 | 20,914 | 4,494 | 27.37% |
| 1940 | 23,144 | 2,230 | 10.66% |
| 1950 | 21,681 | -1,463 | -6.32% |
| 1960 | 21,187 | -494 | -2.28% |
| 1970 | 21,369 | 182 | 0.86% |
| 1980 | 24,556 | 3,187 | 14.91% |
| 1990 | 24,137 | -419 | -1.71% |
| 2010 | 28,335 | 4,198 | 17.39% |
| 2011 | 28,377 | 42 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 28,355 | -22 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 28,328 | -27 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 28,543 | 215 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 28,432 | -111 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 28,351 | -81 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 28,436 | 85 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 28,319 | -117 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 28,124 | -195 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 27,929 | -195 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 27,734 | -195 | -0.70% |
| 2022 | 27,539 | -195 | -0.70% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,822 | 55.93% |
| Black or African American | 10,714 | 37.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.26% |
| Some Other Race | 1,198 | 4.24% |
| Two or More Races | 434 | 1.53% |
Scott County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,228 | 2.74 | 72.6 |
| Married | 4,856 | 3.23 | 84.3 |
| Male | 714 | 3.34 | 57.8 |
| Female | 1,688 | 3.88 | 60.8 |
| Non Family | 2,970 | 1.13 | 63.7 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,690 | 9.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,453 | 13.31% |
| High School Graduate | 6,352 | 34.47% |
| Some College | 4,451 | 24.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,409 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,263 | 6.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 811 | 4.40% |
Scott County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 60 | 52 | 30 |
| Asian | 73 | 45 | 22 |
| White | 9,858 | 8,261 | 1,459 |
| Black | 6,810 | 5,076 | 544 |
| Hispanic | 1,673 | 897 | 49 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 730 | 386 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.00%.
$30,248
Average Earnings
$37,516
Average Male
$24,288
Average Female
Scott County, Mississippi Language by Age
Scott County, Mississippi Language
89.34% of Scott County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 10.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.14% of the population.
Scott County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,557 | 3,771 | 35.72% |
| White | 13,753 | 2,080 | 15.12% |
| Other | 335 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 3,144 | 982 | 31.23% |
| Multiple | 415 | 52 | 12.53% |
24.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.14%
Male Poverty Rate
25.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Scott County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scott County, Mississippi is Black, with 35.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scott County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 12.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.04%.
Scott County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Scott County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Scott County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Scott County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 6.42% |
| Black | 459 | 5.88% |
| Other Race | 25 | 3.24% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.33% |
Scott County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
11.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
57%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.63%
Born in Scott County, Mississippi
94.18%
Native Born
5.82%
Foreign Born
5.23%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.18% of Scott County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 80.63% having been born in Mississippi. 5.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990