Scott County, Mississippi

Total Population: 27,754

County Seat: Forest

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)46.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)33.5%
Hispanic or Latino14.8%
Two or More Races3.9%
Other Race0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

78.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28123.