Scott County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Indiana with a total population of 24,468. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 41.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $54,583. This is 22% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $145,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Scott County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

12.4% 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 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.