Scott County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Indiana

The population of Scott County, Indiana is 24,468 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $54,583, the median home value is $145,400, and the median age is 41.2.

The population of Scott County has grown 2.4% since 2010 (24,172 → 24,751), a +0.17% annualized rate.

Scott County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,468

Population

+0.17%

Annual growth

129

People / sq mi

$54,583

Median Income

$145,400

Median Home Value

Scott County covers 190 sq mi of land at 128.5 people per square mile.

About Scott County, IN

Scott County is a county in Indiana with a population of 24,468. It ranks #63 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Scott County is $54,583, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $145,400, with monthly rent averaging $790. The homeownership rate of 72.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Scott County reflects 12.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.4 minutes each way.

Scott County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Scott County had a population of 24,172 in 2010 and 24,751 in 2024, a 2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,751 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.

24,751

Population (2024)

24,172

Population (2010)

24,751

Peak (2024)

0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,172	-	-	estimate
2011	23,909	-263	-1.09%	estimate
2012	23,724	-185	-0.77%	estimate
2013	23,761	+37	+0.16%	estimate
2014	23,645	-116	-0.49%	estimate
2015	23,670	+25	+0.11%	estimate
2016	23,700	+30	+0.13%	estimate
2017	23,810	+110	+0.46%	estimate
2018	23,773	-37	-0.16%	estimate
2019	23,855	+82	+0.34%	estimate
2020	24,376	+521	+2.18%	estimate
2021	24,423	+47	+0.19%	estimate
2022	24,455	+32	+0.13%	estimate
2023	24,625	+170	+0.70%	estimate
2024	24,751	+126	+0.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.9%
Black or African American	0.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.2

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

14.0%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

4.9%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,583$-15,468 vs state
Mean household income	$70,950
Per-capita income	$29,123
Poverty rate	9.1%+0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	57.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

28.2%

Professional & business services

20.2%

Public administration

7.1%

Retail trade

6.1%

Construction

5.6%

Finance & real estate

5.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.9%

Education & health care

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Scott County is manufacturing, accounting for 28.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

83.3%

Public transit

7.2%

Work from home

24.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$145,400$-56,200 vs state

Median home value

$790

Median rent

72.1%

Homeownership rate

10,774

Total housing units

89.4%

Occupied

10.6%

Vacant

27.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.3%

With health insurance

89.6%

With broadband internet

30.5%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

22.4%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.0%

High School+

12.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scott County, Indiana has a population of 24,468 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 129 people per square mile.

The population of Scott County has grown 2.4% since 2010 (24,172 → 24,751), a +0.17% annualized rate.

The median household income in Scott County, Indiana is $54,583, with mean (average) household income of $70,950 and per-capita income of $29,123. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Scott County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Scott County, Indiana is 41.2 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Scott County is $145,400 and median monthly rent is $790. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,774 total housing units, 10.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Scott County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 28.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Scott County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.