Scott County, Virginia
Total Population: 21,504
County Seat: Gate City
Median Home Value
$122,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$45,136
Across all households
Median Age
47.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.0%
65 Years and Over
25.0%
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.6%
No Health Insurance
6.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$45,136
Mean Household Income
$63,469
Per Capita Income
$28,009
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
63.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.0%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$122,300
Median Rent
$665/mo
Total Housing Units
11,776
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Renter-Occupied
21.7%
Vacancy Rate
24.0%
Married Couple Households
47.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.8%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
73.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51169.