Scott County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 9,839. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 42.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $45,955. This is 22% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 14.8%.

Education

10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.