As of 2025 the population of Scott County is 5,309. The population is expected to shrink to 5,143 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.63%.
The median age of Scott County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Scott County is 57.2, 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 $87,061 and projected to be $93,916 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,627, projected to be $35,964 in 2030. 2.3% of households – 122 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $807,219 and the average disposable income is $66,164.
There are 2,279 housing units in Scott County; 1,431 are owner-occupied, 618 are rented, and 230 are vacant. The average home value is $235,052, with 161 homes built in 2010 or later, and 448 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 327 businesses in Scott County, employing 2,214 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,423 age 16 and above. 465 workers commute into Scott County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,939 residents both live and work in/around Scott County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 24.6% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,182 drive alone, 100 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 6 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 135 residents work from home.
843 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 123 have associates degrees, 813 have bachelor’s degrees, and 418 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
