Scott County, Virginia

Total Population: 21,504

County Seat: Gate City

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Two or More Races1.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.