Scott County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scott County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 27,754. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scott County is 37.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scott County is $48,492. This is 12% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $89,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scott County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.8% vs 3.6%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

12.1% 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 50% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.6%.