Scott County Summary

Life in Scott County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Scott County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Scott County:

  • The population in Scott County is 24,403.

  • The median home value in Scott County is $183,329.

  • The median income in Scott County is $49,343.

  • The median rent in Scott County is $813.

  • The unemployment rate in Scott County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Scott County is 15.8%.

  • The average high in Scott County is 72.4° and there are 109.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Scott County

List Of Cities & Towns in Scott County

Scottsburg, IN Population 7,313

Austin, IN Population 3,596

Map Of Scott County

Scott County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Scott County is 72.4°.

  • There are 83.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.6 inches of rain each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:48 hours of sun each day in Scott County.

StatScott County
Mean High72.4
Nice Days83.15
Rainfall109.6
Snowfall5.6
Sunny_hours4:48
72.4°
Average High
109.6
Inches of Rain

Scott County Demographics

Population over time in Scott County

The current population in Scott County is 24,403. The population has increased 2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 24,290 2.1%
2021 23,785 0.1%
2020 23,759 -

Gender in Scott County

  • Scott County is 50.0% female with 12,195 female residents.

  • Scott County is 50.0% male with 12,208 male residents.

Female
50.0% (12,195)
Male
50.0% (12,208)
Gender Scott County IN USA
Female 50.0% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Scott County

Scott County is:

  • 94.0% White with 22,929 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 37 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 14 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 144 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 595 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 614 Hispanic residents.

White
94.0% (22,929)
African American
0.2% (37)
American Indian
0.3% (70)
Asian
0.1% (14)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (144)
Two Or More
2.4% (595)
Hispanic
2.5% (614)

Table: Scott County By Race

Race Scott County IN USA
White 94.0% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Scott County, Indiana

  • 4.7% of households in Scott County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Scott County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Scott County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Scott County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Scott County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Scott County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Scott County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Scott County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Scott County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Scott County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (1,135)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (1,576)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.1% (3,207)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.1% (2,943)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (3,627)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (4,360)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (3,104)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.8% (2,635)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (1,251)
$200,000 or more
2.3% (561)
Income Scott County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.1% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.1% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Scott County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Scott County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Scott County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Scott County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Scott County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Scott County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Scott County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Scott County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Scott County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Scott County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (976)
9-12th Grade
13% (3,172)
High School / GED
45% (10,981)
Some College
17% (4,148)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,196)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,952)
Master's Degree
3% (732)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (244)
Education Scott County IN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 6% 6%
High School / GED 45% 33% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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