Scott County's 2026 population is estimated at 21,276, reflecting a -0.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Scott County is the 80th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 23,127 and has grown -8% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 49.4 years
Male: 46 years
There are 17,645 adults, (5,431 of whom are seniors) in Scott County.
Female: 10,538 (49.1%)
Male: 10,941 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Scott County includes 95.77% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,570 | 95.77% |
| Two or more races | 460 | 2.14% |
| Black or African American | 274 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 131 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.02% |
Scott County 's average per capita income is $46,311. Household income levels show a median of $46,349. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,091 | $93,863 |
| Families | $65,704 | $80,208 |
| Households | $46,349 | $63,930 |
| Non Families | $24,550 | $36,691 |
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