As of 2024 the population of Scott County is 5,096. The population is expected to shrink to 5,030 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.26%.
The median age of Scott County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Scott County is 56.8, meaning that there is a 57% 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 $84,121 and projected to be $95,512 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,382, projected to be $38,777 in 2029. 2.53% of households – 129 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $955,989 and the average disposable income is $65,014.
There are 2,257 housing units in Scott County; 1,442 are owner-occupied, 579 are rented, and 236 are vacant. The average home value is $215,465, with 130 homes built in 2010 or later, and 308 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 301 businesses in Scott County, employing 2,295 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,642 age 16 and above. 248 workers commute into Scott County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,288 residents both live and work in/around Scott County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 26.84% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,118 drive alone, 250 carpool, and 24 take public transportation. 59 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 191 residents work from home.
954 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 265 have associates degrees, 471 have bachelor’s degrees, and 265 hold a graduate or professional degree.
