Scott County's estimated 2026 population is 23,061 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Scott County is the 63rd largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,226 and has seen a growth of 3.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Scott County includes 96.6% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (96.6%)
Two or more races (2.21%)
Asian (0.41%)
Black or African American (0.39%)
Native American (0.25%)
Other race (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,221 | 96.6% |
| Two or more races | 486 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Scott County's average per capita income is $37,453. Household income levels show a median of $42,679. The poverty rate stands at 24.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,728 | - |
| Families | $53,423 | $66,572 |
| Households | $42,679 | $55,691 |
| Non Families | $21,124 | $31,842 |
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