Scott County, Mississippi
Total Population: 27,754
County Seat: Forest
Median Home Value
$89,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$48,492
Across all households
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
28.0%
65 Years and Over
15.9%
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.6%
No Health Insurance
11.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$48,492
Mean Household Income
$63,183
Per Capita Income
$23,915
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
70.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$89,900
Median Rent
$888/mo
Total Housing Units
11,423
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Renter-Occupied
28.1%
Vacancy Rate
15.4%
Married Couple Households
45.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
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Male Householder, No Partner
17.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
33.3%
Average Household Size
2.84
Broadband Internet Access
74.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28123.