As of 2026 the population of Scott County is 5,199. The population is expected to shrink to 5,197 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.01%.
The median age of Scott County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Scott County is 57.5, meaning that there is a 58% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Scott County is $91,978 and projected to be $100,578 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,550, projected to be $38,550 in 2031. 2.21% of households – 115 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $853,524 and the average disposable income is $71,195.
There are 2,245 housing units in Scott County; 1,421 are owner-occupied, 581 are rented, and 243 are vacant. The average home value is $237,562, with 91 homes built in 2010 or later, and 341 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 323 businesses in Scott County, employing 1,980 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,578 age 16 and above. 372 workers commute into Scott County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,206 residents both live and work in/around Scott County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 38.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,322 drive alone, 116 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 7 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 133 residents work from home.
817 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 171 have associates degrees, 674 have bachelor’s degrees, and 397 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
