Scott County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Indiana with a total population of 24,526. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 40.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $56,352. This is 22% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $158,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Scott County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

12.7% 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 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Scott County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.