Scott County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Scott County, Tennessee has a population of 22,113, the 63rd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $44,711 and the median home value is $124,900. The poverty rate is 23.1%.
Scott County Quick Facts
How Scott County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,969 | 22,113 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $47,830 | $44,711 | No clear change (-6.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $121,840 | $124,900 | No clear change (+2.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $684 | $686 | No clear change (+0.3%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 96.5%
- Black: 0.2%
- Hispanic: 0.2%
- Asian: 0.3%
- Other: 0.1%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 18.8%
- HS Diploma: 44.9%
- Some College: 17.3%
- Associate's: 6.3%
- Bachelor's: 6.9%
- Graduate+: 5.9%
Cities & Places in Scott County
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Population Overview
Scott County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 22,113. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Scott County is 40.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Scott County is $44,711. This is 36% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 7.4%. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $124,900. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Scott County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Scott County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.3%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.
Education
12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.
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 Tennessee 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Scott County, Tennessee?
Scott County has a population of 22,113, making it the 63rd most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Scott County?
The median household income in Scott County is $44,711 with a poverty rate of 23.1%.
How many cities are in Scott County, Tennessee?
Scott County contains 6 Census-designated places.