Scott County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 32nd-largest in Mississippi
The population of Scott County, Mississippi is 27,754 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $48,492, the median home value is $89,900, and the median age is 37.2.
The population of Scott County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (28,342 → 27,666), a -0.17% annualized rate.
27,754
Population
-0.17%
Annual growth
46
People / sq mi
$48,492
Median Income
$89,900
Median Home Value
Scott County covers 609 sq mi of land at 45.6 people per square mile.
About Scott County, MS
Housing cost is the defining feature of Scott County: the median home is valued at $89,900. Scott County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 27,754. It ranks #32 among counties in Mississippi by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $48,492, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $89,900, with typical rent around $888.
Scott County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 12.1% — below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 3.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Scott County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Scott County had a population of 28,342 in 2010 and 27,666 in 2024, a -2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,552 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.17%.
27,666
Population (2024)
28,342
Population (2010)
28,552
Peak (2014)
-0.17%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,342 |
| 2011 | 28,386 |
| 2012 | 28,360 |
| 2013 | 28,336 |
| 2014 | 28,552 |
| 2015 | 28,445 |
| 2016 | 28,378 |
| 2017 | 28,452 |
| 2018 | 28,344 |
| 2019 | 28,203 |
| 2020 | 27,977 |
| 2021 | 27,617 |
| 2022 | 27,710 |
| 2023 | 27,619 |
| 2024 | 27,666 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.3% |
| Black or African American | 33.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
37.2
Median Age
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
16.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.2% · Seniors (65+): 16.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $48,492$-6,423 vs state |
| Mean household income | $63,183 |
| Per-capita income | $23,915 |
| Poverty rate | 14.7%+0.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Scott County is manufacturing, accounting for 32.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
81.8%
Public transit
3.9%
Work from home
25.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$89,900$-71,500 vs state
Median home value
$888
Median rent
71.9%
Homeownership rate
11,423
Total housing units
84.6%
Occupied
15.4%
Vacant
28.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.1%
With health insurance
90.3%
With broadband internet
14.1%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
18.0%
With a disability
87.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
78.7%
High School+
12.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scott County, Mississippi has a population of 27,754 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 46 people per square mile.
The population of Scott County has declined 2.4% since 2010 (28,342 → 27,666), a -0.17% annualized rate.
The median household income in Scott County, Mississippi is $48,492, with mean (average) household income of $63,183 and per-capita income of $23,915. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Scott County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (50.3%), Black or African American (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Scott County, Mississippi is 37.2 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.
The median home value in Scott County is $89,900 and median monthly rent is $888. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,423 total housing units, 15.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Scott County, Mississippi is manufacturing, employing 32.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Scott County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.