Scott County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 79th-largest in Virginia
The population of Scott County, Virginia is 21,504 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $45,136, the median home value is $122,300, and the median age is 47.6.
The population of Scott County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (23,127 → 21,388), a -0.56% annualized rate.
21,504
Population
-0.56%
Annual growth
40
People / sq mi
$45,136
Median Income
$122,300
Median Home Value
Scott County covers 536 sq mi of land at 40.1 people per square mile.
About Scott County, VA
Scott County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 66.4% of the population. With 21,504 residents, Scott County is a county in Virginia.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $45,136, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.6%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $122,300, with typical rent around $665.
College attainment is 14.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Scott County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Scott County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Scott County had a population of 23,127 in 2010 and 21,388 in 2024, a -7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,127 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.56%.
21,388
Population (2024)
23,127
Population (2010)
23,127
Peak (2010)
-0.56%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,127 |
| 2011 | 23,053 |
| 2012 | 22,956 |
| 2013 | 22,769 |
| 2014 | 22,521 |
| 2015 | 22,298 |
| 2016 | 22,070 |
| 2017 | 21,897 |
| 2018 | 21,631 |
| 2019 | 21,578 |
| 2020 | 21,586 |
| 2021 | 21,479 |
| 2022 | 21,497 |
| 2023 | 21,444 |
| 2024 | 21,388 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.6
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
25.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.5% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,136$-45,838 vs state |
| Mean household income | $63,469 |
| Per-capita income | $28,009 |
| Poverty rate | 13.6%+6.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 43.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Scott County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
87.1%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
29.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$122,300$-238,400 vs state
Median home value
$665
Median rent
78.3%
Homeownership rate
11,776
Total housing units
76.0%
Occupied
24.0%
Vacant
21.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.9%
With health insurance
83.6%
With broadband internet
66.4%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
29.3%
With a disability
99.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.0%
High School+
14.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scott County, Virginia has a population of 21,504 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 40 people per square mile.
The population of Scott County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (23,127 → 21,388), a -0.56% annualized rate.
The median household income in Scott County, Virginia is $45,136, with mean (average) household income of $63,469 and per-capita income of $28,009. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Scott County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.5%), Black or African American (1.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Scott County, Virginia is 47.6 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Scott County is $122,300 and median monthly rent is $665. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,776 total housing units, 24.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Scott County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Scott County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.