Scott, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Scott, Arkansas had a total population of 46, the 577th largest community in Arkansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 55.6% is notably above the national average.
Scott Quick Facts
How Scott Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28 | 46 | +64.3% |
How Scott Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Scott Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Pulaski County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | 17.5% | $236,400 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | 20.3% | $178,900 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | 9.0% | $199,500 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | 19.8% | $163,400 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | 7.1% | $291,700 |
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | 10.7% | $157,800 |
| Landmark | 3,948 | $53,788 | 40.8% | $156,600 |
| Alexander | 3,587 | $57,250 | 27.5% | $174,000 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | 16.4% | $62,900 |
| Roland | 1,147 | $175,125 | 0.0% | $340,800 |
Cities Similar to Scott
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCaskill | 46 | N/A | $171,900 | 3.7% | 84.8% |
| Zinc | 45 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 46.7% |
| Beedeville | 44 | N/A | $72,100 | 3.6% | 18.2% |
| Ozan | 43 | N/A | N/A | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Reader | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 46, Scott's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Scott is a small community located in Arkansas, within Pulaski County. The total population is 46. It ranks as the 577th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Scott is 58.2 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Scott. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 55.6%. This is 1025% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Scott, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Scott, Arkansas?
Scott, Arkansas has a population of 46 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Scott, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Scott — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Scott, AR?
The ACS sample for Scott recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Scott, Arkansas?
Scott's population is 84.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Scott, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Scott — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Scott, Arkansas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Scott hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.